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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.59, 1,136.12 and 491.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.59, 1,136.12 and 491.81 is: 678.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.59 : 1,136.12 = 491.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.59/1,136.12 = 491.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.59x = 1,136.12 × 491.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.59x = 558,747.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,747.04/823.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.43

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