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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.54, 1,136.46 and 474.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.54, 1,136.46 and 474.34 is: 654.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.54 : 1,136.46 = 474.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.54/1,136.46 = 474.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.54x = 1,136.46 × 474.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.54x = 539,068.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,068.44/823.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.57

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