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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.85, 1,136.97 and 450.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.85, 1,136.97 and 450.83 is: 622.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.85 : 1,136.97 = 450.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.85/1,136.97 = 450.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.85x = 1,136.97 × 450.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.85x = 512,583.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,583.03/823.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.18

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