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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.70, 1,138.05 and 492.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.70, 1,138.05 and 492.93 is: 680.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.70 : 1,138.05 = 492.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.70/1,138.05 = 492.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.70x = 1,138.05 × 492.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.70x = 560,973.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,973.30/824.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.22

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