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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.32, 1,134.42 and 490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.32, 1,134.42 and 490.56 is: 676.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.32 : 1,134.42 = 490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.32/1,134.42 = 490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.32x = 1,134.42 × 490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.32x = 556,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,501.08/822.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.75

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