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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.06, 1,137.33 and 474.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.06, 1,137.33 and 474.68 is: 655.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.06 : 1,137.33 = 474.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.06/1,137.33 = 474.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.06x = 1,137.33 × 474.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.06x = 539,867.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,867.80/824.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.13

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