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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.35, 1,136.37 and 492.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.35, 1,136.37 and 492.06 is: 679.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.35 : 1,136.37 = 492.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.35/1,136.37 = 492.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.35x = 1,136.37 × 492.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.35x = 559,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,162.22/823.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.13

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