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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.13, 1,135.98 and 469.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.13, 1,135.98 and 469.16 is: 647.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.13 : 1,135.98 = 469.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.13/1,135.98 = 469.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.13x = 1,135.98 × 469.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.13x = 532,950.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,950.70/823.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.47

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