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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.15, 1,134.51 and 468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.15, 1,134.51 and 468.06 is: 645.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.15 : 1,134.51 = 468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.15/1,134.51 = 468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.15x = 1,134.51 × 468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.15x = 531,023.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,023.01/822.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.90

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