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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.34, 1,135.96 and 491.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.34, 1,135.96 and 491.72 is: 678.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.34 : 1,135.96 = 491.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.34/1,135.96 = 491.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.34x = 1,135.96 × 491.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.34x = 558,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,566.11/823.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.42

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