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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.64, 1,134.02 and 490.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.64, 1,134.02 and 490.24 is: 676.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.64 : 1,134.02 = 490.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.64/1,134.02 = 490.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.64x = 1,134.02 × 490.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.64x = 555,941.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,941.96/821.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.62

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