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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.17, 1,136.19 and 469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.17, 1,136.19 and 469.30 is: 647.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.17 : 1,136.19 = 469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.17/1,136.19 = 469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.17x = 1,136.19 × 469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.17x = 533,208.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,208.29/823.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.75

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