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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.42, 1,136.19 and 474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.42, 1,136.19 and 474.04 is: 654.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.42 : 1,136.19 = 474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.42/1,136.19 = 474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.42x = 1,136.19 × 474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.42x = 538,599.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,599.51/823.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.10

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