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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.68, 1,133.88 and 467.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.68, 1,133.88 and 467.56 is: 645.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.68 : 1,133.88 = 467.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.68/1,133.88 = 467.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.68x = 1,133.88 × 467.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.68x = 530,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,156.93/821.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.21

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