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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.93, 1,135.69 and 468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.93, 1,135.69 and 468.96 is: 647.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.93 : 1,135.69 = 468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.93/1,135.69 = 468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.93x = 1,135.69 × 468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.93x = 532,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,594.14/822.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.19

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