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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.62, 1,135.26 and 468.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.62, 1,135.26 and 468.65 is: 646.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.62 : 1,135.26 = 468.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.62/1,135.26 = 468.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.62x = 1,135.26 × 468.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.62x = 532,038.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,038.43/822.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.76

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