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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.88, 1,134.27 and 467.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.88, 1,134.27 and 467.87 is: 645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.88 : 1,134.27 = 467.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.88/1,134.27 = 467.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.88x = 1,134.27 × 467.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.88x = 530,685.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,685.23/821.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.70

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