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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.76, 1,134.02 and 453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.76, 1,134.02 and 453.76 is: 626.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.76 : 1,134.02 = 453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.76/1,134.02 = 453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.76x = 1,134.02 × 453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.76x = 514,572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,572.92/821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.18

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