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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.70, 1,137.86 and 493.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.70, 1,137.86 and 493.26 is: 680.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.70 : 1,137.86 = 493.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.70/1,137.86 = 493.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.70x = 1,137.86 × 493.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.70x = 561,260.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,260.82/824.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.56

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