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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.11, 1,133.87 and 490.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.11, 1,133.87 and 490.46 is: 676.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.11 : 1,133.87 = 490.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.11/1,133.87 = 490.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.11x = 1,133.87 × 490.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.11x = 556,116.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,116.14/822.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.45

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