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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.20, 1,134.62 and 449.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.20, 1,134.62 and 449.19 is: 619.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.20 : 1,134.62 = 449.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.20/1,134.62 = 449.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.20x = 1,134.62 × 449.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.20x = 509,659.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,659.96/822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.87

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