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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.85, 1,138.37 and 493.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.85, 1,138.37 and 493.11 is: 680.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.85 : 1,138.37 = 493.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.85/1,138.37 = 493.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.85x = 1,138.37 × 493.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.85x = 561,339.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,339.17/824.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.53

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