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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.26, 1,236.11 and 476.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.26, 1,236.11 and 476.94 is: 716.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.26 : 1,236.11 = 476.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.26/1,236.11 = 476.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.26x = 1,236.11 × 476.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.26x = 589,547.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,547.92/823.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.11

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