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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.77, 1,136.70 and 469.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.77, 1,136.70 and 469.73 is: 648.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.77 : 1,136.70 = 469.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.77/1,136.70 = 469.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.77x = 1,136.70 × 469.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.77x = 533,944.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,944.93/823.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.17

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