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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.28, 1,137.07 and 492.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.28, 1,137.07 and 492.65 is: 679.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.28 : 1,137.07 = 492.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.28/1,137.07 = 492.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.28x = 1,137.07 × 492.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.28x = 560,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,177.54/824.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.60

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