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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.16, 1,136.14 and 473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.16, 1,136.14 and 473.96 is: 654.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.16 : 1,136.14 = 473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.16/1,136.14 = 473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.16x = 1,136.14 × 473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.16x = 538,484.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,484.91/823.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.17

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