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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.88, 1,133.82 and 490.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.88, 1,133.82 and 490.10 is: 676.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.88 : 1,133.82 = 490.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.88/1,133.82 = 490.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.88x = 1,133.82 × 490.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.88x = 555,679.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,679.51/821.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.11

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