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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.70, 1,136.82 and 474.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.70, 1,136.82 and 474.38 is: 654.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.70 : 1,136.82 = 474.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.70/1,136.82 = 474.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.70x = 1,136.82 × 474.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.70x = 539,284.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,284.67/823.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.71

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