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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.55, 1,137.82 and 475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.55, 1,137.82 and 475.24 is: 655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.55 : 1,137.82 = 475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.55/1,137.82 = 475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.55x = 1,137.82 × 475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.55x = 540,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,737.58/824.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.80

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