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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.89, 1,138.58 and 493.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.89, 1,138.58 and 493.54 is: 681.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.89 : 1,138.58 = 493.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.89/1,138.58 = 493.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.89x = 1,138.58 × 493.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.89x = 561,934.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,934.77/824.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.22

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