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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.87, 1,135.60 and 468.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.87, 1,135.60 and 468.90 is: 647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.87 : 1,135.60 = 468.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.87/1,135.60 = 468.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.87x = 1,135.60 × 468.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.87x = 532,482.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,482.84/822.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.10

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