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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.65, 1,137.31 and 588.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.65, 1,137.31 and 588.14 is: 811.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.65 : 1,137.31 = 588.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.65/1,137.31 = 588.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.65x = 1,137.31 × 588.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.65x = 668,901.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,901.01/824.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.14

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