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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.68, 1,135.32 and 468.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.68, 1,135.32 and 468.68 is: 646.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.68 : 1,135.32 = 468.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.68/1,135.32 = 468.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.68x = 1,135.32 × 468.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.68x = 532,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,101.78/822.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.79

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