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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.44, 1,134.98 and 491.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.44, 1,134.98 and 491.06 is: 677.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.44 : 1,134.98 = 491.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.44/1,134.98 = 491.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.44x = 1,134.98 × 491.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.44x = 557,335.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,335.15/822.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.66

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