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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.57, 1,136.13 and 491.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.57, 1,136.13 and 491.87 is: 678.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.57 : 1,136.13 = 491.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.57/1,136.13 = 491.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.57x = 1,136.13 × 491.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.57x = 558,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,829.26/823.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.55

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