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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.28, 1,233.90 and 475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.28, 1,233.90 and 475.92 is: 713.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.28 : 1,233.90 = 475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.28/1,233.90 = 475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.28x = 1,233.90 × 475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.28x = 587,237.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,237.69/823.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.29

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