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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.95, 1,135.60 and 468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.95, 1,135.60 and 468.84 is: 646.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.95 : 1,135.60 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.95/1,135.60 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.95x = 1,135.60 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.95x = 532,413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,413.53/822.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.96

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