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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.04, 1,135.80 and 468.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.04, 1,135.80 and 468.92 is: 647.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.04 : 1,135.80 = 468.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.04/1,135.80 = 468.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.04x = 1,135.80 × 468.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.04x = 532,599.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,599.34/823.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.11

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