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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.96, 1,135.68 and 449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.96, 1,135.68 and 449.94 is: 620.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.96 : 1,135.68 = 449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.96/1,135.68 = 449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.96x = 1,135.68 × 449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.96x = 510,987.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,987.86/822.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.91

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