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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.82, 1,135.51 and 468.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.82, 1,135.51 and 468.76 is: 646.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.82 : 1,135.51 = 468.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.82/1,135.51 = 468.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.82x = 1,135.51 × 468.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.82x = 532,281.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,281.67/822.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.90

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