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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.30, 1,137.20 and 492.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.30, 1,137.20 and 492.53 is: 679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.30 : 1,137.20 = 492.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.30/1,137.20 = 492.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.30x = 1,137.20 × 492.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.30x = 560,105.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,105.50/824.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.50

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