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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.21, 1,135.05 and 486.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.21, 1,135.05 and 486.17 is: 671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.21 : 1,135.05 = 486.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.21/1,135.05 = 486.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.21x = 1,135.05 × 486.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.21x = 551,829.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,829.18/822.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.15

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