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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.75, 1,136.73 and 469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.75, 1,136.73 and 469.72 is: 648.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.75 : 1,136.73 = 469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.75/1,136.73 = 469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.75x = 1,136.73 × 469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.75x = 533,944.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,944.82/823.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.19

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