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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.26, 1,137.18 and 474.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.26, 1,137.18 and 474.88 is: 655.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.26 : 1,137.18 = 474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.26/1,137.18 = 474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.26x = 1,137.18 × 474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.26x = 540,024.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,024.04/824.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.16

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