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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.06, 1,137.65 and 633.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.06, 1,137.65 and 633.44 is: 874.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.06 : 1,137.65 = 633.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.06/1,137.65 = 633.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.06x = 1,137.65 × 633.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.06x = 720,632.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,632.69/824.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.49

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