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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.06, 1,137.01 and 492.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.06, 1,137.01 and 492.43 is: 679.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.06 : 1,137.01 = 492.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.06/1,137.01 = 492.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.06x = 1,137.01 × 492.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.06x = 559,897.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,897.83/824.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.44

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