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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.85, 1,135.53 and 449.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.85, 1,135.53 and 449.84 is: 620.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.85 : 1,135.53 = 449.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.85/1,135.53 = 449.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.85x = 1,135.53 × 449.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.85x = 510,805.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,805.10/822.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.77

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