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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.77, 1,134.02 and 448.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.77, 1,134.02 and 448.76 is: 619.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.77 : 1,134.02 = 448.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.77/1,134.02 = 448.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.77x = 1,134.02 × 448.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.77x = 508,902.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,902.82/821.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.28

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