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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.72, 1,229.88 and 455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.72, 1,229.88 and 455.60 is: 681.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.72 : 1,229.88 = 455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.72/1,229.88 = 455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.72x = 1,229.88 × 455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.72x = 560,333.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,333.33/821.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.90

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