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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.66, 1,138.03 and 475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.66, 1,138.03 and 475.34 is: 655.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.66 : 1,138.03 = 475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.66/1,138.03 = 475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.66x = 1,138.03 × 475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.66x = 540,951.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,951.18/824.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.97

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