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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.62, 1,136.46 and 491.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.62, 1,136.46 and 491.94 is: 678.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.62 : 1,136.46 = 491.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.62/1,136.46 = 491.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.62x = 1,136.46 × 491.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.62x = 559,070.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,070.13/823.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.80

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