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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.10, 1,132.94 and 489.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.10, 1,132.94 and 489.47 is: 675.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.10 : 1,132.94 = 489.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.10/1,132.94 = 489.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.10x = 1,132.94 × 489.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.10x = 554,537.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,537.69/821.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.36

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