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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.53, 1,136.44 and 492.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.53, 1,136.44 and 492.14 is: 679.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.53 : 1,136.44 = 492.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.53/1,136.44 = 492.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.53x = 1,136.44 × 492.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.53x = 559,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,287.58/823.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.13

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