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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.61, 1,133.81 and 490.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.61, 1,133.81 and 490.04 is: 676.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.61 : 1,133.81 = 490.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.61/1,133.81 = 490.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.61x = 1,133.81 × 490.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.61x = 555,604.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,604.13/821.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.24

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