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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.11, 1,134.69 and 490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.11, 1,134.69 and 490.60 is: 677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.11 : 1,134.69 = 490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.11/1,134.69 = 490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.11x = 1,134.69 × 490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.11x = 556,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,678.91/822.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.13

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