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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.91, 1,138.29 and 488.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.91, 1,138.29 and 488.74 is: 674.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.91 : 1,138.29 = 488.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.91/1,138.29 = 488.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.91x = 1,138.29 × 488.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.91x = 556,327.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,327.85/824.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.41

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