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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.69, 1,135.29 and 468.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.69, 1,135.29 and 468.59 is: 646.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.69 : 1,135.29 = 468.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.69/1,135.29 = 468.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.69x = 1,135.29 × 468.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.69x = 531,985.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,985.54/822.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.64

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