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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.80, 1,136.73 and 492.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.80, 1,136.73 and 492.38 is: 679.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.80 : 1,136.73 = 492.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.80/1,136.73 = 492.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.80x = 1,136.73 × 492.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.80x = 559,703.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,703.54/823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.41

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