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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823, 1,135.74 and 473.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823, 1,135.74 and 473.90 is: 653.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823 : 1,135.74 = 473.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823/1,135.74 = 473.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823x = 1,135.74 × 473.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823x = 538,227.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,227.19/823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.98

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