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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.30, 1,134.53 and 490.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.30, 1,134.53 and 490.51 is: 676.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.30 : 1,134.53 = 490.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.30/1,134.53 = 490.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.30x = 1,134.53 × 490.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.30x = 556,495.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,495.86/822.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.76

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