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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.78, 1,136.77 and 469.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.78, 1,136.77 and 469.71 is: 648.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.78 : 1,136.77 = 469.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.78/1,136.77 = 469.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.78x = 1,136.77 × 469.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.78x = 533,952.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,952.24/823.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.18

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