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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.37, 1,138.01 and 474.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.37, 1,138.01 and 474.99 is: 655.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.37 : 1,138.01 = 474.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.37/1,138.01 = 474.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.37x = 1,138.01 × 474.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.37x = 540,543.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,543.37/824.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.70

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