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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.39, 1,134.25 and 490.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.39, 1,134.25 and 490.74 is: 676.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.39 : 1,134.25 = 490.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.39/1,134.25 = 490.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.39x = 1,134.25 × 490.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.39x = 556,625.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,625.51/822.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.84

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