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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.98, 1,134.35 and 467.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.98, 1,134.35 and 467.93 is: 645.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.98 : 1,134.35 = 467.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.98/1,134.35 = 467.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.98x = 1,134.35 × 467.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.98x = 530,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,790.72/821.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.75

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