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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.14, 1,137.33 and 493.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.14, 1,137.33 and 493.03 is: 680.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.14 : 1,137.33 = 493.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.14/1,137.33 = 493.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.14x = 1,137.33 × 493.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.14x = 560,729.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,729.66/824.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.39

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