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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.64, 1,134.09 and 490.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.64, 1,134.09 and 490.29 is: 676.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.64 : 1,134.09 = 490.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.64/1,134.09 = 490.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.64x = 1,134.09 × 490.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.64x = 556,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,032.99/821.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.74

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