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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.88, 1,136.91 and 450.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.88, 1,136.91 and 450.79 is: 622.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.88 : 1,136.91 = 450.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.88/1,136.91 = 450.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.88x = 1,136.91 × 450.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.88x = 512,506.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,506.51/823.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.06

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