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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.54, 1,236.22 and 476.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.54, 1,236.22 and 476.82 is: 715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.54 : 1,236.22 = 476.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.54/1,236.22 = 476.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.54x = 1,236.22 × 476.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.54x = 589,454.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,454.42/823.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.76

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