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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.66, 1,134.87 and 490.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.66, 1,134.87 and 490.98 is: 677.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.66 : 1,134.87 = 490.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.66/1,134.87 = 490.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.66x = 1,134.87 × 490.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.66x = 557,198.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,198.47/822.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.31

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