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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.35, 1,133.54 and 489.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.35, 1,133.54 and 489.61 is: 675.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.35 : 1,133.54 = 489.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.35/1,133.54 = 489.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.35x = 1,133.54 × 489.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.35x = 554,992.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,992.52/821.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.71

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