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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.54, 1,135.06 and 449.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.54, 1,135.06 and 449.50 is: 620.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.54 : 1,135.06 = 449.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.54/1,135.06 = 449.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.54x = 1,135.06 × 449.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.54x = 510,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,209.47/822.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.29

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