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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.43, 1,136.18 and 491.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.43, 1,136.18 and 491.81 is: 678.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.43 : 1,136.18 = 491.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.43/1,136.18 = 491.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.43x = 1,136.18 × 491.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.43x = 558,780.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,780.23/823.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.60

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