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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.12, 1,135.86 and 450.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.12, 1,135.86 and 450.10 is: 621.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.12 : 1,135.86 = 450.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.12/1,135.86 = 450.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.12x = 1,135.86 × 450.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.12x = 511,250.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,250.59/823.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.11

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