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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.16, 1,137.44 and 492.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.16, 1,137.44 and 492.72 is: 680.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.16 : 1,137.44 = 492.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.16/1,137.44 = 492.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.16x = 1,137.44 × 492.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.16x = 560,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,439.44/824.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.01

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