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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.02, 1,134.41 and 490.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.02, 1,134.41 and 490.32 is: 676.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.02 : 1,134.41 = 490.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.02/1,134.41 = 490.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.02x = 1,134.41 × 490.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.02x = 556,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,221.46/822.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.66

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