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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.63, 1,138.11 and 493.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.63, 1,138.11 and 493.25 is: 680.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.63 : 1,138.11 = 493.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.63/1,138.11 = 493.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.63x = 1,138.11 × 493.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.63x = 561,372.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,372.76/824.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.76

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