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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.02, 1,136.97 and 474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.02, 1,136.97 and 474.74 is: 655.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.02 : 1,136.97 = 474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.02/1,136.97 = 474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.02x = 1,136.97 × 474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.02x = 539,765.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,765.14/824.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.04

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