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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.92, 1,138.39 and 493.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.92, 1,138.39 and 493.42 is: 680.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.92 : 1,138.39 = 493.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.92/1,138.39 = 493.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.92x = 1,138.39 × 493.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.92x = 561,704.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,704.39/824.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.92

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