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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.76, 1,137.86 and 475.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.76, 1,137.86 and 475.32 is: 655.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.76 : 1,137.86 = 475.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.76/1,137.86 = 475.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.76x = 1,137.86 × 475.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.76x = 540,847.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,847.62/824.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.76

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