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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.77, 1,134.04 and 490.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.77, 1,134.04 and 490.64 is: 677.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.77 : 1,134.04 = 490.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.77/1,134.04 = 490.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.77x = 1,134.04 × 490.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.77x = 556,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,402.74/821.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.08

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