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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.11, 1,133.14 and 489.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.11, 1,133.14 and 489.49 is: 675.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.11 : 1,133.14 = 489.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.11/1,133.14 = 489.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.11x = 1,133.14 × 489.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.11x = 554,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,663.93/821.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.50

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