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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.02, 1,137.17 and 492.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.02, 1,137.17 and 492.41 is: 679.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.02 : 1,137.17 = 492.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.02/1,137.17 = 492.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.02x = 1,137.17 × 492.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.02x = 559,948.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,948.19/824.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.54

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