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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.02, 1,135.59 and 473.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.02, 1,135.59 and 473.74 is: 653.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.02 : 1,135.59 = 473.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.02/1,135.59 = 473.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.02x = 1,135.59 × 473.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.02x = 537,974.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,974.41/823.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.66

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