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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.09, 1,133.13 and 448.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.09, 1,133.13 and 448.05 is: 618.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.09 : 1,133.13 = 448.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.09/1,133.13 = 448.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.09x = 1,133.13 × 448.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.09x = 507,698.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,698.90/821.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.32

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