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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.29, 1,135.82 and 473.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.29, 1,135.82 and 473.91 is: 653.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.29 : 1,135.82 = 473.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.29/1,135.82 = 473.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.29x = 1,135.82 × 473.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.29x = 538,274.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,274.09/823.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.81

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