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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.41, 1,138.12 and 637.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.41, 1,138.12 and 637.47 is: 880.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.41 : 1,138.12 = 637.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.41/1,138.12 = 637.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.41x = 1,138.12 × 637.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.41x = 725,515.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,515.76/824.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.04

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