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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.90, 1,134.28 and 490.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.90, 1,134.28 and 490.52 is: 676.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.90 : 1,134.28 = 490.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.90/1,134.28 = 490.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.90x = 1,134.28 × 490.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.90x = 556,387.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,387.03/821.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.95

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