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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.34, 1,136.04 and 473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.34, 1,136.04 and 473.96 is: 653.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.34 : 1,136.04 = 473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.34/1,136.04 = 473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.34x = 1,136.04 × 473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.34x = 538,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,437.52/823.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.97

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