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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.11, 1,141.32 and 468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.11, 1,141.32 and 468.24 is: 646.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.11 : 1,141.32 = 468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.11/1,141.32 = 468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.11x = 1,141.32 × 468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.11x = 534,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,411.68/827.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.12

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