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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.38, 1,137.64 and 475.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.38, 1,137.64 and 475.06 is: 655.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.38 : 1,137.64 = 475.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.38/1,137.64 = 475.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.38x = 1,137.64 × 475.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.38x = 540,447.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,447.26/824.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.58

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