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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.28, 1,135.76 and 473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.28, 1,135.76 and 473.76 is: 653.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.28 : 1,135.76 = 473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.28/1,135.76 = 473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.28x = 1,135.76 × 473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.28x = 538,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,077.66/823.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.58

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