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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.72, 1,135.33 and 491.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.72, 1,135.33 and 491.07 is: 677.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.72 : 1,135.33 = 491.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.72/1,135.33 = 491.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.72x = 1,135.33 × 491.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.72x = 557,525.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,525.28/822.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.66

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