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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.08, 1,135.78 and 491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.08, 1,135.78 and 491.52 is: 678.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.08 : 1,135.78 = 491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.08/1,135.78 = 491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.08x = 1,135.78 × 491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.08x = 558,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,258.59/823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.26

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