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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.87, 1,137.14 and 492.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.87, 1,137.14 and 492.45 is: 679.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.87 : 1,137.14 = 492.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.87/1,137.14 = 492.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.87x = 1,137.14 × 492.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.87x = 559,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,984.59/823.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.70

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