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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.87, 1,134.19 and 448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.87, 1,134.19 and 448.86 is: 619.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.87 : 1,134.19 = 448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.87/1,134.19 = 448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.87x = 1,134.19 × 448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.87x = 509,092.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,092.52/821.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.43

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