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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.25, 1,136.09 and 450.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.25, 1,136.09 and 450.23 is: 621.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.25 : 1,136.09 = 450.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.25/1,136.09 = 450.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.25x = 1,136.09 × 450.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.25x = 511,497.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,497.25/823.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.31

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