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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.55, 1,136.50 and 450.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.55, 1,136.50 and 450.52 is: 621.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.55 : 1,136.50 = 450.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.55/1,136.50 = 450.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.55x = 1,136.50 × 450.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.55x = 512,012.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,012.01/823.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.72

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