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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.72, 1,136.56 and 474.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.72, 1,136.56 and 474.34 is: 654.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.72 : 1,136.56 = 474.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.72/1,136.56 = 474.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.72x = 1,136.56 × 474.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.72x = 539,115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,115.87/823.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.49

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