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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821, 1,133 and 448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821, 1,133 and 448 is: 618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821 : 1,133 = 448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821/1,133 = 448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821x = 1,133 × 448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821x = 507,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,584/821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.25

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