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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.25, 1,133.33 and 448.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.25, 1,133.33 and 448.23 is: 618.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.25 : 1,133.33 = 448.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.25/1,133.33 = 448.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.25x = 1,133.33 × 448.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.25x = 507,995.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,995.45/821.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.56

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