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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.22, 1,136.08 and 474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.22, 1,136.08 and 474.02 is: 654.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.22 : 1,136.08 = 474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.22/1,136.08 = 474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.22x = 1,136.08 × 474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.22x = 538,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,524.64/823.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.17

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