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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.60, 1,133.75 and 467.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.60, 1,133.75 and 467.47 is: 645.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.60 : 1,133.75 = 467.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.60/1,133.75 = 467.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.60x = 1,133.75 × 467.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.60x = 529,992.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,992.45/821.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.08

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