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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.45, 1,137.74 and 475.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.45, 1,137.74 and 475.13 is: 655.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.45 : 1,137.74 = 475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.45/1,137.74 = 475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.45x = 1,137.74 × 475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.45x = 540,574.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,574.41/824.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.68

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