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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.87, 1,135.49 and 468.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.87, 1,135.49 and 468.81 is: 646.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.87 : 1,135.49 = 468.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.87/1,135.49 = 468.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.87x = 1,135.49 × 468.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.87x = 532,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,332.74/822.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.92

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