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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.87, 1,135.49 and 449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.87, 1,135.49 and 449.82 is: 620.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.87 : 1,135.49 = 449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.87/1,135.49 = 449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.87x = 1,135.49 × 449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.87x = 510,763.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,763.86/822.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.71

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