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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.84, 1,134.04 and 490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.84, 1,134.04 and 490.20 is: 676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.84 : 1,134.04 = 490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.84/1,134.04 = 490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.84x = 1,134.04 × 490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.84x = 555,906.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,906.41/821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.42

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