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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.60, 1,134.74 and 490.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.60, 1,134.74 and 490.97 is: 677.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.60 : 1,134.74 = 490.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.60/1,134.74 = 490.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.60x = 1,134.74 × 490.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.60x = 557,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,115.17/822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.26

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