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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.76, 1,134.98 and 491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.76, 1,134.98 and 491.08 is: 677.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.76 : 1,134.98 = 491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.76/1,134.98 = 491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.76x = 1,134.98 × 491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.76x = 557,365.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,365.98/822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.43

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