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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.07, 1,133.08 and 489.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.07, 1,133.08 and 489.68 is: 675.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.07 : 1,133.08 = 489.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.07/1,133.08 = 489.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.07x = 1,133.08 × 489.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.07x = 554,846.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,846.61/821.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.76

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