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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821, 1,133.06 and 453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821, 1,133.06 and 453 is: 625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821 : 1,133.06 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821/1,133.06 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821x = 1,133.06 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821x = 513,276.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,276.18/821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.18

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