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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.12, 1,134.69 and 490.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.12, 1,134.69 and 490.74 is: 677.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.12 : 1,134.69 = 490.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.12/1,134.69 = 490.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.12x = 1,134.69 × 490.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.12x = 556,837.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,837.77/822.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.32

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