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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.11, 1,136.62 and 492.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.11, 1,136.62 and 492.46 is: 679.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.11 : 1,136.62 = 492.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.11/1,136.62 = 492.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.11x = 1,136.62 × 492.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.11x = 559,739.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,739.89/824.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.21

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