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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.38, 1,137.62 and 451.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.38, 1,137.62 and 451.37 is: 622.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.38 : 1,137.62 = 451.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.38/1,137.62 = 451.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.38x = 1,137.62 × 451.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.38x = 513,491.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,491.51/824.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.88

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