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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.27, 1,141.72 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.27, 1,141.72 and 473.22 is: 653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.27 : 1,141.72 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.27/1,141.72 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.27x = 1,141.72 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.27x = 540,284.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,284.71/827.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.10

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