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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.72, 1,136.64 and 474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.72, 1,136.64 and 474.16 is: 654.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.72 : 1,136.64 = 474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.72/1,136.64 = 474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.72x = 1,136.64 × 474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.72x = 538,949.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,949.22/823.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.29

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