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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.35, 1,134.81 and 490.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.35, 1,134.81 and 490.70 is: 677.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.35 : 1,134.81 = 490.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.35/1,134.81 = 490.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.35x = 1,134.81 × 490.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.35x = 556,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,845.59/822.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.14

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