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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.88, 1,135.60 and 449.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.88, 1,135.60 and 449.86 is: 620.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.88 : 1,135.60 = 449.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.88/1,135.60 = 449.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.88x = 1,135.60 × 449.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.88x = 510,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,861.02/822.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.82

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