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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.16, 1,133.10 and 489.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.16, 1,133.10 and 489.60 is: 675.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.16 : 1,133.10 = 489.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.16/1,133.10 = 489.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.16x = 1,133.10 × 489.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.16x = 554,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,765.76/821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.59

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