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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.21, 1,135.92 and 491.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.21, 1,135.92 and 491.56 is: 678.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.21 : 1,135.92 = 491.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.21/1,135.92 = 491.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.21x = 1,135.92 × 491.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.21x = 558,372.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,372.84/823.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.29

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