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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.61, 1,135.18 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.61, 1,135.18 and 491.04 is: 677.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.61 : 1,135.18 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.61/1,135.18 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.61x = 1,135.18 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.61x = 557,418.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,418.79/822.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.62

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