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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.98, 1,135.74 and 491.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.98, 1,135.74 and 491.74 is: 678.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.98 : 1,135.74 = 491.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.98/1,135.74 = 491.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.98x = 1,135.74 × 491.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.98x = 558,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,488.79/822.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.62

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