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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.10, 1,135.89 and 450.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.10, 1,135.89 and 450.11 is: 621.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.10 : 1,135.89 = 450.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.10/1,135.89 = 450.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.10x = 1,135.89 × 450.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.10x = 511,276.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,276.44/823.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.16

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