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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.69, 1,137.75 and 493.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.69, 1,137.75 and 493.13 is: 680.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.69 : 1,137.75 = 493.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.69/1,137.75 = 493.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.69x = 1,137.75 × 493.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.69x = 561,059.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,059.65/824.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.33

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