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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.55, 1,134.69 and 490.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.55, 1,134.69 and 490.77 is: 677.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.55 : 1,134.69 = 490.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.55/1,134.69 = 490.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.55x = 1,134.69 × 490.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.55x = 556,871.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,871.81/822.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.01

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