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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.39, 1,136.23 and 474.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.39, 1,136.23 and 474.07 is: 654.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.39 : 1,136.23 = 474.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.39/1,136.23 = 474.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.39x = 1,136.23 × 474.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.39x = 538,650.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,650.19/823.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.19

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