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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.24, 1,133.29 and 489.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.24, 1,133.29 and 489.54 is: 675.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.24 : 1,133.29 = 489.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.24/1,133.29 = 489.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.24x = 1,133.29 × 489.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.24x = 554,795.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,795.65/821.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.56

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