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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.78, 1,136.88 and 450.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.78, 1,136.88 and 450.76 is: 622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.78 : 1,136.88 = 450.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.78/1,136.88 = 450.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.78x = 1,136.88 × 450.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.78x = 512,460.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,460.03/823.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.08

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