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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.25, 1,136.22 and 473.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.25, 1,136.22 and 473.87 is: 654.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.25 : 1,136.22 = 473.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.25/1,136.22 = 473.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.25x = 1,136.22 × 473.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.25x = 538,420.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,420.57/823.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.02

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