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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.10, 1,133.17 and 448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.10, 1,133.17 and 448.08 is: 618.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.10 : 1,133.17 = 448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.10/1,133.17 = 448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.10x = 1,133.17 × 448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.10x = 507,754.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,754.34/821.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.38

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