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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.19, 1,137.33 and 465.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.19, 1,137.33 and 465.27 is: 642.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.19 : 1,137.33 = 465.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.19/1,137.33 = 465.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.19x = 1,137.33 × 465.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.19x = 529,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,165.53/824.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.04

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