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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.12, 1,233.55 and 476.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.12, 1,233.55 and 476.23 is: 713.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.12 : 1,233.55 = 476.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.12/1,233.55 = 476.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.12x = 1,233.55 × 476.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.12x = 587,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,453.52/823.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.69

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