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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.42, 1,137.66 and 475.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.42, 1,137.66 and 475.10 is: 655.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.42 : 1,137.66 = 475.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.42/1,137.66 = 475.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.42x = 1,137.66 × 475.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.42x = 540,502.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,502.27/824.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.62

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