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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.97, 1,137.17 and 492.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.97, 1,137.17 and 492.39 is: 679.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.97 : 1,137.17 = 492.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.97/1,137.17 = 492.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.97x = 1,137.17 × 492.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.97x = 559,932.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,932.37/823.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.56

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