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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.90, 1,137.01 and 450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.90, 1,137.01 and 450.90 is: 622.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.90 : 1,137.01 = 450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.90/1,137.01 = 450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.90x = 1,137.01 × 450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.90x = 512,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,677.81/823.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.26

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