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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.84, 1,136.83 and 469.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.84, 1,136.83 and 469.77 is: 648.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.84 : 1,136.83 = 469.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.84/1,136.83 = 469.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.84x = 1,136.83 × 469.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.84x = 534,048.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,048.63/823.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.24

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