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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.59, 1,133.82 and 448.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.59, 1,133.82 and 448.61 is: 619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.59 : 1,133.82 = 448.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.59/1,133.82 = 448.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.59x = 1,133.82 × 448.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.59x = 508,637.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,637.32/821.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.09

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