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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.06, 1,134.54 and 490.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.06, 1,134.54 and 490.49 is: 676.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.06 : 1,134.54 = 490.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.06/1,134.54 = 490.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.06x = 1,134.54 × 490.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.06x = 556,474.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,474.85/822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.93

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