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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.46, 1,137.78 and 475.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.46, 1,137.78 and 475.13 is: 655.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.46 : 1,137.78 = 475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.46/1,137.78 = 475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.46x = 1,137.78 × 475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.46x = 540,587.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,587.72/824.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.69

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