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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.50, 1,135.05 and 454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.50, 1,135.05 and 454.50 is: 627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.50 : 1,135.05 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.50/1,135.05 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.50x = 1,135.05 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.50x = 515,880.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,880.23/822.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.21

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