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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.25, 1,135.89 and 473.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.25, 1,135.89 and 473.94 is: 653.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.25 : 1,135.89 = 473.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.25/1,135.89 = 473.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.25x = 1,135.89 × 473.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.25x = 538,343.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,343.71/823.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.92

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