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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.93, 1,137.02 and 450.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.93, 1,137.02 and 450.91 is: 622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.93 : 1,137.02 = 450.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.93/1,137.02 = 450.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.93x = 1,137.02 × 450.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.93x = 512,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,691.75/823.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.25

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