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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.14, 1,136.16 and 491.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.14, 1,136.16 and 491.79 is: 678.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.14 : 1,136.16 = 491.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.14/1,136.16 = 491.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.14x = 1,136.16 × 491.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.14x = 558,752.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,752.13/823.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.81

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