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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.23, 1,137.92 and 492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.23, 1,137.92 and 492.76 is: 680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.23 : 1,137.92 = 492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.23/1,137.92 = 492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.23x = 1,137.92 × 492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.23x = 560,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,721.38/824.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.30

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