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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.33, 1,133.01 and 489.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.33, 1,133.01 and 489.47 is: 675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.33 : 1,133.01 = 489.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.33/1,133.01 = 489.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.33x = 1,133.01 × 489.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.33x = 554,577.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,577.24/821.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.22

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