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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.32, 1,136.18 and 474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.32, 1,136.18 and 474 is: 654.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.32 : 1,136.18 = 474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.32/1,136.18 = 474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.32x = 1,136.18 × 474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.32x = 538,546.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,546.95/823.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.12

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