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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.88, 1,136.97 and 474.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.88, 1,136.97 and 474.59 is: 654.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.88 : 1,136.97 = 474.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.88/1,136.97 = 474.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.88x = 1,136.97 × 474.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.88x = 539,588.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,588.91/823.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.94

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