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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.87, 1,138.35 and 451.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.87, 1,138.35 and 451.88 is: 623.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.87 : 1,138.35 = 451.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.87/1,138.35 = 451.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.87x = 1,138.35 × 451.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.87x = 514,397.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,397.60/824.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.61

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