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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.32, 1,133.43 and 489.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.32, 1,133.43 and 489.78 is: 675.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.32 : 1,133.43 = 489.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.32/1,133.43 = 489.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.32x = 1,133.43 × 489.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.32x = 555,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,131.35/821.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.90

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