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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.37, 1,133.52 and 490.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.37, 1,133.52 and 490.05 is: 676.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.37 : 1,133.52 = 490.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.37/1,133.52 = 490.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.37x = 1,133.52 × 490.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.37x = 555,481.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,481.48/821.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.29

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