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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.69, 1,133.91 and 467.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.69, 1,133.91 and 467.59 is: 645.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.69 : 1,133.91 = 467.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.69/1,133.91 = 467.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.69x = 1,133.91 × 467.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.69x = 530,204.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,204.98/821.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.26

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