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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.92, 1,136.85 and 469.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.92, 1,136.85 and 469.83 is: 648.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.92 : 1,136.85 = 469.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.92/1,136.85 = 469.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.92x = 1,136.85 × 469.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.92x = 534,126.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,126.24/823.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.27

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