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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.95, 1,134.64 and 490.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.95, 1,134.64 and 490.32 is: 676.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.95 : 1,134.64 = 490.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.95/1,134.64 = 490.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.95x = 1,134.64 × 490.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.95x = 556,337.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,337.30/821.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.85

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