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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.29, 1,135.89 and 469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.29, 1,135.89 and 469.20 is: 647.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.29 : 1,135.89 = 469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.29/1,135.89 = 469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.29x = 1,135.89 × 469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.29x = 532,959.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,959.59/823.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.35

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