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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.34, 1,233.36 and 456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.34, 1,233.36 and 456.84 is: 686.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.34 : 1,233.36 = 456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.34/1,233.36 = 456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.34x = 1,233.36 × 456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.34x = 563,448.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,448.18/821.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.01

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