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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.13, 1,135.32 and 491.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.13, 1,135.32 and 491.30 is: 677.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.13 : 1,135.32 = 491.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.13/1,135.32 = 491.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.13x = 1,135.32 × 491.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.13x = 557,777.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,777.04/823.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.63

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