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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.92, 1,137.01 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.92, 1,137.01 and 450.88 is: 622.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.92 : 1,137.01 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.92/1,137.01 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.92x = 1,137.01 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.92x = 512,654.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,654.81/823.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.21

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