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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.52, 1,136.50 and 491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.52, 1,136.50 and 491.88 is: 678.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.52 : 1,136.50 = 491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.52/1,136.50 = 491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.52x = 1,136.50 × 491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.52x = 559,021.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,021.62/823.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.82

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