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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.23, 1,137.27 and 492.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.23, 1,137.27 and 492.54 is: 679.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.23 : 1,137.27 = 492.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.23/1,137.27 = 492.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.23x = 1,137.27 × 492.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.23x = 560,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,150.97/824.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.61

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