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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.98, 1,135.75 and 468.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.98, 1,135.75 and 468.94 is: 647.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.98 : 1,135.75 = 468.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.98/1,135.75 = 468.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.98x = 1,135.75 × 468.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.98x = 532,598.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,598.61/822.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.16

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