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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.65, 1,133.86 and 448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.65, 1,133.86 and 448.62 is: 619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.65 : 1,133.86 = 448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.65/1,133.86 = 448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.65x = 1,133.86 × 448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.65x = 508,672.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,672.27/821.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.09

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