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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.40, 1,136.38 and 469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.40, 1,136.38 and 469.41 is: 647.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.40 : 1,136.38 = 469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.40/1,136.38 = 469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.40x = 1,136.38 × 469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.40x = 533,428.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,428.14/823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.84

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