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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.02, 1,137.11 and 450.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.02, 1,137.11 and 450.99 is: 622.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.02 : 1,137.11 = 450.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.02/1,137.11 = 450.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.02x = 1,137.11 × 450.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.02x = 512,823.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,823.52/824.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.34

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