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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.94, 1,134.20 and 490.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.94, 1,134.20 and 490.30 is: 676.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.94 : 1,134.20 = 490.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.94/1,134.20 = 490.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.94x = 1,134.20 × 490.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.94x = 556,098.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,098.26/821.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.57

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