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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.25, 1,235.31 and 477.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.25, 1,235.31 and 477.26 is: 716.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.25 : 1,235.31 = 477.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.25/1,235.31 = 477.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.25x = 1,235.31 × 477.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.25x = 589,557.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,557.87/823.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.14

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