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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.10, 1,135.88 and 450.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.10, 1,135.88 and 450.07 is: 621.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.10 : 1,135.88 = 450.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.10/1,135.88 = 450.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.10x = 1,135.88 × 450.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.10x = 511,223.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,223.26/823.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.09

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