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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.62, 1,137.94 and 470.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.62, 1,137.94 and 470.55 is: 649.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.62 : 1,137.94 = 470.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.62/1,137.94 = 470.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.62x = 1,137.94 × 470.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.62x = 535,457.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,457.67/824.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.34

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