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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.57, 1,136.47 and 469.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.57, 1,136.47 and 469.55 is: 647.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.57 : 1,136.47 = 469.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.57/1,136.47 = 469.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.57x = 1,136.47 × 469.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.57x = 533,630.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,630.06/823.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.95

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