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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.72, 1,135.37 and 449.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.72, 1,135.37 and 449.71 is: 620.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.72 : 1,135.37 = 449.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.72/1,135.37 = 449.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.72x = 1,135.37 × 449.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.72x = 510,587.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,587.83/822.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.61

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