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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.83, 1,134.09 and 448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.83, 1,134.09 and 448.80 is: 619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.83 : 1,134.09 = 448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.83/1,134.09 = 448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.83x = 1,134.09 × 448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.83x = 508,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,979.59/821.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.32

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