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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.26, 1,136.07 and 450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.26, 1,136.07 and 450.24 is: 621.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.26 : 1,136.07 = 450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.26/1,136.07 = 450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.26x = 1,136.07 × 450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.26x = 511,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,499.90/823.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.31

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