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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.75, 1,136.72 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.75, 1,136.72 and 450.66 is: 621.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.75 : 1,136.72 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.75/1,136.72 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.75x = 1,136.72 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.75x = 512,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,274.24/823.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.88

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