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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.28, 1,137.50 and 451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.28, 1,137.50 and 451.25 is: 622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.28 : 1,137.50 = 451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.28/1,137.50 = 451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.28x = 1,137.50 × 451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.28x = 513,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,299.72/824.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.72

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