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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.86, 1,137.94 and 493.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.86, 1,137.94 and 493.12 is: 680.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.86 : 1,137.94 = 493.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.86/1,137.94 = 493.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.86x = 1,137.94 × 493.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.86x = 561,140.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,140.97/824.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.29

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