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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.58, 1,136.54 and 450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.58, 1,136.54 and 450.56 is: 621.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.58 : 1,136.54 = 450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.58/1,136.54 = 450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.58x = 1,136.54 × 450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.58x = 512,077.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,077.21/823.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.77

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