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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.75, 1,136.78 and 474.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.75, 1,136.78 and 474.55 is: 654.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.75 : 1,136.78 = 474.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.75/1,136.78 = 474.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.75x = 1,136.78 × 474.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.75x = 539,458.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,458.95/823.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.88

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