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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.63, 1,136.61 and 474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.63, 1,136.61 and 474.32 is: 654.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.63 : 1,136.61 = 474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.63/1,136.61 = 474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.63x = 1,136.61 × 474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.63x = 539,116.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,116.86/823.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.56

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