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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.05, 1,232.55 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.05, 1,232.55 and 475.56 is: 712.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.05 : 1,232.55 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.05/1,232.55 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.05x = 1,232.55 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.05x = 586,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,151.48/823.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.17

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