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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.82, 1,136.90 and 450.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.82, 1,136.90 and 450.81 is: 622.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.82 : 1,136.90 = 450.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.82/1,136.90 = 450.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.82x = 1,136.90 × 450.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.82x = 512,523.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,523.63/823.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.13

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