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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.56, 1,136.47 and 450.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.56, 1,136.47 and 450.53 is: 621.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.56 : 1,136.47 = 450.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.56/1,136.47 = 450.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.56x = 1,136.47 × 450.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.56x = 512,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,015.54/823.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.71

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