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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.06, 1,135.92 and 473.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.06, 1,135.92 and 473.86 is: 653.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.06 : 1,135.92 = 473.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.06/1,135.92 = 473.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.06x = 1,135.92 × 473.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.06x = 538,267.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,267.05/823.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.98

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