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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.57, 1,135.01 and 490.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.57, 1,135.01 and 490.99 is: 677.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.57 : 1,135.01 = 490.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.57/1,135.01 = 490.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.57x = 1,135.01 × 490.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.57x = 557,278.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,278.56/822.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.48

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