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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.90, 1,134.25 and 490.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.90, 1,134.25 and 490.36 is: 676.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.90 : 1,134.25 = 490.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.90/1,134.25 = 490.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.90x = 1,134.25 × 490.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.90x = 556,190.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,190.83/821.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.71

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