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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.76, 1,133.76 and 490.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.76, 1,133.76 and 490.14 is: 676.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.76 : 1,133.76 = 490.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.76/1,133.76 = 490.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.76x = 1,133.76 × 490.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.76x = 555,701.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,701.13/821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.23

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