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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.08, 1,135.92 and 473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.08, 1,135.92 and 473.76 is: 653.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.08 : 1,135.92 = 473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.08/1,135.92 = 473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.08x = 1,135.92 × 473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.08x = 538,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,153.46/823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.83

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