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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.26, 1,132.83 and 489.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.26, 1,132.83 and 489.49 is: 675.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.26 : 1,132.83 = 489.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.26/1,132.83 = 489.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.26x = 1,132.83 × 489.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.26x = 554,508.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,508.96/821.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.19

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