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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.20, 1,135.62 and 487.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.20, 1,135.62 and 487.14 is: 672.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.20 : 1,135.62 = 487.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.20/1,135.62 = 487.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.20x = 1,135.62 × 487.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.20x = 553,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,205.93/823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.02

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