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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.52, 1,135.14 and 490.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.52, 1,135.14 and 490.88 is: 677.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.52 : 1,135.14 = 490.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.52/1,135.14 = 490.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.52x = 1,135.14 × 490.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.52x = 557,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,217.52/822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.45

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