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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.84, 1,134.25 and 467.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.84, 1,134.25 and 467.69 is: 645.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.84 : 1,134.25 = 467.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.84/1,134.25 = 467.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.84x = 1,134.25 × 467.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.84x = 530,479.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,479.32/821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.48

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