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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.50, 1,133.68 and 453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.50, 1,133.68 and 453.50 is: 625.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.50 : 1,133.68 = 453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.50/1,133.68 = 453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.50x = 1,133.68 × 453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.50x = 514,123.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,123.88/821.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.84

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