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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.23, 1,135.89 and 491.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.23, 1,135.89 and 491.54 is: 678.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.23 : 1,135.89 = 491.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.23/1,135.89 = 491.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.23x = 1,135.89 × 491.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.23x = 558,329.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,329.69/823.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.22

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