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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.96, 1,134.41 and 467.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.96, 1,134.41 and 467.97 is: 645.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.96 : 1,134.41 = 467.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.96/1,134.41 = 467.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.96x = 1,134.41 × 467.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.96x = 530,874.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,874.39/821.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.86

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