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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.95, 1,137.40 and 492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.95, 1,137.40 and 492.32 is: 679.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.95 : 1,137.40 = 492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.95/1,137.40 = 492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.95x = 1,137.40 × 492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.95x = 559,964.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,964.77/823.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.61

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