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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.97, 1,138.43 and 493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.97, 1,138.43 and 493.20 is: 680.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.97 : 1,138.43 = 493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.97/1,138.43 = 493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.97x = 1,138.43 × 493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.97x = 561,477.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,477.95/824.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.60

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