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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.28, 1,137.48 and 475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.28, 1,137.48 and 475.02 is: 655.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.28 : 1,137.48 = 475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.28/1,137.48 = 475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.28x = 1,137.48 × 475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.28x = 540,325.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,325.75/824.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.51

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