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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.01, 1,135.59 and 473.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.01, 1,135.59 and 473.63 is: 653.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.01 : 1,135.59 = 473.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.01/1,135.59 = 473.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.01x = 1,135.59 × 473.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.01x = 537,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,849.49/823.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.52

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