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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.59, 1,136.55 and 450.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.59, 1,136.55 and 450.57 is: 621.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.59 : 1,136.55 = 450.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.59/1,136.55 = 450.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.59x = 1,136.55 × 450.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.59x = 512,095.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,095.33/823.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.78

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