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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.61, 1,136.60 and 492.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.61, 1,136.60 and 492.07 is: 679.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.61 : 1,136.60 = 492.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.61/1,136.60 = 492.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.61x = 1,136.60 × 492.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.61x = 559,283.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,283.92/823.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.06

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