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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.01, 1,135.65 and 468.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.01, 1,135.65 and 468.91 is: 647.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.01 : 1,135.65 = 468.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.01/1,135.65 = 468.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.01x = 1,135.65 × 468.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.01x = 532,520.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,520.06/823.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.04

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