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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.74, 1,134.83 and 490.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.74, 1,134.83 and 490.95 is: 677.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.74 : 1,134.83 = 490.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.74/1,134.83 = 490.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.74x = 1,134.83 × 490.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.74x = 557,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,146.02/822.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.19

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