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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.62, 1,134.06 and 467.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.62, 1,134.06 and 467.75 is: 645.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.62 : 1,134.06 = 467.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.62/1,134.06 = 467.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.62x = 1,134.06 × 467.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.62x = 530,456.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,456.57/821.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.62

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