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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.60, 1,135.34 and 468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.60, 1,135.34 and 468.52 is: 646.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.60 : 1,135.34 = 468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.60/1,135.34 = 468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.60x = 1,135.34 × 468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.60x = 531,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,929.50/822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.64

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