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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.77, 1,135.56 and 468.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.77, 1,135.56 and 468.75 is: 646.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.77 : 1,135.56 = 468.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.77/1,135.56 = 468.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.77x = 1,135.56 × 468.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.77x = 532,293.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,293.75/822.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.96

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