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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.66, 1,136.65 and 474.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.66, 1,136.65 and 474.34 is: 654.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.66 : 1,136.65 = 474.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.66/1,136.65 = 474.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.66x = 1,136.65 × 474.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.66x = 539,158.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,158.56/823.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.59

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