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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.94, 1,138.50 and 475.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.94, 1,138.50 and 475.65 is: 656.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.94 : 1,138.50 = 475.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.94/1,138.50 = 475.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.94x = 1,138.50 × 475.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.94x = 541,527.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,527.53/824.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.44

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