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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.01, 1,133.34 and 489.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.01, 1,133.34 and 489.45 is: 675.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.01 : 1,133.34 = 489.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.01/1,133.34 = 489.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.01x = 1,133.34 × 489.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.01x = 554,713.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,713.26/821.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.65

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