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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.64, 1,133.89 and 448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.64, 1,133.89 and 448.64 is: 619.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.64 : 1,133.89 = 448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.64/1,133.89 = 448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.64x = 1,133.89 × 448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.64x = 508,708.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,708.41/821.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.14

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