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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.22, 1,133.47 and 489.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.22, 1,133.47 and 489.83 is: 676.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.22 : 1,133.47 = 489.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.22/1,133.47 = 489.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.22x = 1,133.47 × 489.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.22x = 555,207.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,207.61/821.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.08

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