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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.03, 1,133.03 and 448.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.03, 1,133.03 and 448.02 is: 618.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.03 : 1,133.03 = 448.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.03/1,133.03 = 448.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.03x = 1,133.03 × 448.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.03x = 507,621.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,621.22/821.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.28

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