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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.59, 1,137.93 and 451.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.59, 1,137.93 and 451.57 is: 623.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.59 : 1,137.93 = 451.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.59/1,137.93 = 451.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.59x = 1,137.93 × 451.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.59x = 513,855.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,855.05/824.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.16

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