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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.20, 1,135.72 and 491.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.20, 1,135.72 and 491.57 is: 678.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.20 : 1,135.72 = 491.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.20/1,135.72 = 491.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.20x = 1,135.72 × 491.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.20x = 558,285.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,285.88/823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.19

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