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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.38, 1,136.26 and 474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.38, 1,136.26 and 474.06 is: 654.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.38 : 1,136.26 = 474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.38/1,136.26 = 474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.38x = 1,136.26 × 474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.38x = 538,655.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,655.42/823.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.20

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