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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.88, 1,136.99 and 469.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.88, 1,136.99 and 469.91 is: 648.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.88 : 1,136.99 = 469.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.88/1,136.99 = 469.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.88x = 1,136.99 × 469.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.88x = 534,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,274.94/823.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.49

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