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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.61, 1,136.56 and 450.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.61, 1,136.56 and 450.58 is: 621.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.61 : 1,136.56 = 450.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.61/1,136.56 = 450.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.61x = 1,136.56 × 450.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.61x = 512,107.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,107.24/823.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.78

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