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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.36, 1,137.58 and 475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.36, 1,137.58 and 475.04 is: 655.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.36 : 1,137.58 = 475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.36/1,137.58 = 475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.36x = 1,137.58 × 475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.36x = 540,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,397.66/824.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.54

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