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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.23, 1,134.66 and 490.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.23, 1,134.66 and 490.80 is: 677.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.23 : 1,134.66 = 490.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.23/1,134.66 = 490.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.23x = 1,134.66 × 490.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.23x = 556,891.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,891.13/822.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.30

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