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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.60, 1,135 and 491.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.60, 1,135 and 491.14 is: 677.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.60 : 1,135 = 491.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.60/1,135 = 491.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.60x = 1,135 × 491.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.60x = 557,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,443.90/822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.66

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