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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.52, 1,137.66 and 475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.52, 1,137.66 and 475.14 is: 655.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.52 : 1,137.66 = 475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.52/1,137.66 = 475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.52x = 1,137.66 × 475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.52x = 540,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,547.77/824.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.59

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