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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.77, 1,233.66 and 476.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.77, 1,233.66 and 476.35 is: 713.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.77 : 1,233.66 = 476.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.77/1,233.66 = 476.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.77x = 1,233.66 × 476.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.77x = 587,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,652.64/823.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.37

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