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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.57, 1,135.27 and 491.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.57, 1,135.27 and 491.01 is: 677.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.57 : 1,135.27 = 491.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.57/1,135.27 = 491.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.57x = 1,135.27 × 491.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.57x = 557,428.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,428.92/822.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.67

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