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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.67, 1,133.91 and 467.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.67, 1,133.91 and 467.60 is: 645.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.67 : 1,133.91 = 467.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.67/1,133.91 = 467.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.67x = 1,133.91 × 467.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.67x = 530,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,210.65/821.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.28

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