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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.60, 1,136.10 and 474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.60, 1,136.10 and 474.22 is: 654.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.60 : 1,136.10 = 474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.60/1,136.10 = 474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.60x = 1,136.10 × 474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.60x = 538,761.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,761.34/823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.15

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