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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.14, 1,134.53 and 449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.14, 1,134.53 and 449.12 is: 619.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.14 : 1,134.53 = 449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.14/1,134.53 = 449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.14x = 1,134.53 × 449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.14x = 509,535.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,535.73/822.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.77

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