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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.72, 1,133.94 and 462.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.72, 1,133.94 and 462.82 is: 638.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.72 : 1,133.94 = 462.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.72/1,133.94 = 462.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.72x = 1,133.94 × 462.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.72x = 524,810.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,810.11/821.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.67

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