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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.18, 1,134.21 and 490.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.18, 1,134.21 and 490.42 is: 676.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.18 : 1,134.21 = 490.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.18/1,134.21 = 490.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.18x = 1,134.21 × 490.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.18x = 556,239.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,239.27/822.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.54

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