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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.13, 1,137.35 and 470.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.13, 1,137.35 and 470.11 is: 648.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.13 : 1,137.35 = 470.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.13/1,137.35 = 470.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.13x = 1,137.35 × 470.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.13x = 534,679.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,679.61/824.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.78

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