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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.11, 1,137.25 and 492.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.11, 1,137.25 and 492.54 is: 679.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.11 : 1,137.25 = 492.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.11/1,137.25 = 492.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.11x = 1,137.25 × 492.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.11x = 560,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,141.12/824.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.69

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