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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.40, 1,137.33 and 470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.40, 1,137.33 and 470.25 is: 648.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.40 : 1,137.33 = 470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.40/1,137.33 = 470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.40x = 1,137.33 × 470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.40x = 534,829.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,829.43/824.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.75

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