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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.92, 1,135.56 and 468.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.92, 1,135.56 and 468.78 is: 646.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.92 : 1,135.56 = 468.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.92/1,135.56 = 468.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.92x = 1,135.56 × 468.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.92x = 532,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,327.82/822.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.88

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