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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.86, 1,134.90 and 491.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.86, 1,134.90 and 491.21 is: 677.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.86 : 1,134.90 = 491.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.86/1,134.90 = 491.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.86x = 1,134.90 × 491.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.86x = 557,474.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,474.23/822.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.49

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