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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.57, 1,133.82 and 448.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.57, 1,133.82 and 448.57 is: 619.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.57 : 1,133.82 = 448.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.57/1,133.82 = 448.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.57x = 1,133.82 × 448.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.57x = 508,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,589.73/821.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.05

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