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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.02, 1,137.02 and 492.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.02, 1,137.02 and 492.46 is: 679.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.02 : 1,137.02 = 492.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.02/1,137.02 = 492.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.02x = 1,137.02 × 492.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.02x = 559,936.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,936.87/824.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.52

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