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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.17, 1,136.21 and 473.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.17, 1,136.21 and 473.97 is: 654.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.17 : 1,136.21 = 473.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.17/1,136.21 = 473.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.17x = 1,136.21 × 473.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.17x = 538,527.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,527.08/823.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.21

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