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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.79, 1,136.84 and 450.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.79, 1,136.84 and 450.77 is: 622.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.79 : 1,136.84 = 450.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.79/1,136.84 = 450.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.79x = 1,136.84 × 450.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.79x = 512,445.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,445.43/823.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.06

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