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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.67, 1,135.29 and 468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.67, 1,135.29 and 468.60 is: 646.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.67 : 1,135.29 = 468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.67/1,135.29 = 468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.67x = 1,135.29 × 468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.67x = 531,996.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,996.89/822.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.67

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