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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.21, 1,135.97 and 474.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.21, 1,135.97 and 474.01 is: 654.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.21 : 1,135.97 = 474.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.21/1,135.97 = 474.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.21x = 1,135.97 × 474.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.21x = 538,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,455.46/823.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.10

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