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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.76, 1,134.14 and 490.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.76, 1,134.14 and 490.37 is: 676.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.76 : 1,134.14 = 490.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.76/1,134.14 = 490.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.76x = 1,134.14 × 490.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.76x = 556,140.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,140.11/821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.77

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