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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.04, 1,136.70 and 492.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.04, 1,136.70 and 492.36 is: 679.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.04 : 1,136.70 = 492.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.04/1,136.70 = 492.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.04x = 1,136.70 × 492.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.04x = 559,665.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,665.61/824.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.17

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