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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.36, 1,135.59 and 491.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.36, 1,135.59 and 491.71 is: 678.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.36 : 1,135.59 = 491.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.36/1,135.59 = 491.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.36x = 1,135.59 × 491.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.36x = 558,380.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,380.96/823.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.18

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