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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.85, 1,133.86 and 467.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.85, 1,133.86 and 467.74 is: 645.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.85 : 1,133.86 = 467.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.85/1,133.86 = 467.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.85x = 1,133.86 × 467.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.85x = 530,351.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,351.68/821.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.31

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