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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.42, 1,137.84 and 475.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.42, 1,137.84 and 475.22 is: 655.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.42 : 1,137.84 = 475.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.42/1,137.84 = 475.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.42x = 1,137.84 × 475.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.42x = 540,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,724.32/824.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.88

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