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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.02, 1,135.78 and 646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.02, 1,135.78 and 646.20 is: 891.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.02 : 1,135.78 = 646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.02/1,135.78 = 646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.02x = 1,135.78 × 646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.02x = 733,941.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,941.04/823.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.77

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