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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.15, 1,134.43 and 467.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.15, 1,134.43 and 467.93 is: 645.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.15 : 1,134.43 = 467.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.15/1,134.43 = 467.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.15x = 1,134.43 × 467.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.15x = 530,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,835.50/822.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.67

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