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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.47, 1,136.36 and 491.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.47, 1,136.36 and 491.82 is: 678.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.47 : 1,136.36 = 491.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.47/1,136.36 = 491.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.47x = 1,136.36 × 491.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.47x = 558,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,885.80/823.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.70

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