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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.99, 1,137.13 and 450.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.99, 1,137.13 and 450.99 is: 622.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.99 : 1,137.13 = 450.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.99/1,137.13 = 450.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.99x = 1,137.13 × 450.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.99x = 512,833.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,833.13/823.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.38

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