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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.01, 1,134.22 and 490.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.01, 1,134.22 and 490.39 is: 676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.01 : 1,134.22 = 490.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.01/1,134.22 = 490.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.01x = 1,134.22 × 490.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.01x = 556,210.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,210.15/822.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.65

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