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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.75, 1,133.99 and 448.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.75, 1,133.99 and 448.73 is: 619.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.75 : 1,133.99 = 448.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.75/1,133.99 = 448.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.75x = 1,133.99 × 448.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.75x = 508,849.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,849.10/821.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.22

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