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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.94, 1,134.24 and 467.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.94, 1,134.24 and 467.91 is: 645.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.94 : 1,134.24 = 467.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.94/1,134.24 = 467.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.94x = 1,134.24 × 467.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.94x = 530,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,722.24/821.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.69

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