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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.27, 1,137.39 and 474.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.27, 1,137.39 and 474.89 is: 655.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.27 : 1,137.39 = 474.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.27/1,137.39 = 474.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.27x = 1,137.39 × 474.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.27x = 540,136.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,136.20/824.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.29

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