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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.57, 1,138.01 and 475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.57, 1,138.01 and 475.26 is: 655.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.57 : 1,138.01 = 475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.57/1,138.01 = 475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.57x = 1,138.01 × 475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.57x = 540,850.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,850.63/824.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.92

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