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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.17, 1,135.96 and 450.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.17, 1,135.96 and 450.14 is: 621.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.17 : 1,135.96 = 450.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.17/1,135.96 = 450.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.17x = 1,135.96 × 450.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.17x = 511,338.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,338.78/823.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.18

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