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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.95, 1,135.69 and 449.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.95, 1,135.69 and 449.95 is: 620.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.95 : 1,135.69 = 449.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.95/1,135.69 = 449.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.95x = 1,135.69 × 449.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.95x = 511,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,001.47/822.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.94

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