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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.48, 1,134.81 and 490.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.48, 1,134.81 and 490.76 is: 677.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.48 : 1,134.81 = 490.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.48/1,134.81 = 490.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.48x = 1,134.81 × 490.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.48x = 556,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,919.36/822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.12

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