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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.94, 1,136.97 and 469.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.94, 1,136.97 and 469.86 is: 648.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.94 : 1,136.97 = 469.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.94/1,136.97 = 469.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.94x = 1,136.97 × 469.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.94x = 534,216.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,216.72/823.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.37

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