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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.40, 1,138.98 and 493.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.40, 1,138.98 and 493.70 is: 681.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.40 : 1,138.98 = 493.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.40/1,138.98 = 493.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.40x = 1,138.98 × 493.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.40x = 562,317.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,317.27/825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.27

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