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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.78, 1,138.20 and 475.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.78, 1,138.20 and 475.46 is: 656.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.78 : 1,138.20 = 475.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.78/1,138.20 = 475.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.78x = 1,138.20 × 475.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.78x = 541,168.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,168.57/824.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.14

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