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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.36, 1,133.22 and 489.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.36, 1,133.22 and 489.68 is: 675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.36 : 1,133.22 = 489.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.36/1,133.22 = 489.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.36x = 1,133.22 × 489.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.36x = 554,915.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,915.17/821.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.61

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