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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.24, 1,136.46 and 473.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.24, 1,136.46 and 473.86 is: 654.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.24 : 1,136.46 = 473.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.24/1,136.46 = 473.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.24x = 1,136.46 × 473.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.24x = 538,522.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,522.94/823.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.15

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