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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.75, 1,135.41 and 468.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.75, 1,135.41 and 468.67 is: 646.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.75 : 1,135.41 = 468.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.75/1,135.41 = 468.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.75x = 1,135.41 × 468.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.75x = 532,131.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,131.29/822.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.77

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