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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.17, 1,134.55 and 468.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.17, 1,134.55 and 468.07 is: 645.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.17 : 1,134.55 = 468.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.17/1,134.55 = 468.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.17x = 1,134.55 × 468.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.17x = 531,044.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,044.81/822.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.90

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