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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.53, 1,133.72 and 467.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.53, 1,133.72 and 467.45 is: 645.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.53 : 1,133.72 = 467.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.53/1,133.72 = 467.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.53x = 1,133.72 × 467.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.53x = 529,957.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,957.41/821.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.09

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