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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.11, 1,135.90 and 450.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.11, 1,135.90 and 450.10 is: 621.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.11 : 1,135.90 = 450.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.11/1,135.90 = 450.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.11x = 1,135.90 × 450.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.11x = 511,270.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,270.57/823.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.15

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