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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.73, 1,136.40 and 492.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.73, 1,136.40 and 492.02 is: 678.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.73 : 1,136.40 = 492.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.73/1,136.40 = 492.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.73x = 1,136.40 × 492.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.73x = 559,131.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,131.53/823.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.78

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