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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.46, 1,136.48 and 491.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.46, 1,136.48 and 491.90 is: 678.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.46 : 1,136.48 = 491.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.46/1,136.48 = 491.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.46x = 1,136.48 × 491.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.46x = 559,026.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,026.37/823.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.88

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