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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.51, 1,136.28 and 474.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.51, 1,136.28 and 474.13 is: 654.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.51 : 1,136.28 = 474.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.51/1,136.28 = 474.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.51x = 1,136.28 × 474.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.51x = 538,744.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,744.44/823.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.21

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