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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.03, 1,136.78 and 474.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.03, 1,136.78 and 474.51 is: 654.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.03 : 1,136.78 = 474.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.03/1,136.78 = 474.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.03x = 1,136.78 × 474.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.03x = 539,411.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,411.11/824.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.61

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