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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.78, 1,135.42 and 449.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.78, 1,135.42 and 449.77 is: 620.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.78 : 1,135.42 = 449.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.78/1,135.42 = 449.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.78x = 1,135.42 × 449.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.78x = 510,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,677.85/822.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.67

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