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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.62, 1,136.70 and 474.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.62, 1,136.70 and 474.42 is: 654.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.62 : 1,136.70 = 474.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.62/1,136.70 = 474.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.62x = 1,136.70 × 474.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.62x = 539,273.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,273.21/823.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.76

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