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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.57, 1,134.79 and 490.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.57, 1,134.79 and 490.93 is: 677.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.57 : 1,134.79 = 490.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.57/1,134.79 = 490.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.57x = 1,134.79 × 490.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.57x = 557,098.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,098.39/822.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.27

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