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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.74, 1,133.96 and 467.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.74, 1,133.96 and 467.66 is: 645.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.74 : 1,133.96 = 467.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.74/1,133.96 = 467.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.74x = 1,133.96 × 467.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.74x = 530,307.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,307.73/821.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.35

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