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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.04, 1,136.88 and 474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.04, 1,136.88 and 474.66 is: 654.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.04 : 1,136.88 = 474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.04/1,136.88 = 474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.04x = 1,136.88 × 474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.04x = 539,631.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,631.46/824.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.86

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