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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.75, 1,135.40 and 449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.75, 1,135.40 and 449.73 is: 620.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.75 : 1,135.40 = 449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.75/1,135.40 = 449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.75x = 1,135.40 × 449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.75x = 510,621.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,621.19/822.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.63

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