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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.44, 1,133.40 and 489.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.44, 1,133.40 and 489.97 is: 676.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.44 : 1,133.40 = 489.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.44/1,133.40 = 489.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.44x = 1,133.40 × 489.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.44x = 555,332.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,332.00/821.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.05

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