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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.04, 1,139.90 and 494.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.04, 1,139.90 and 494.27 is: 682.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.04 : 1,139.90 = 494.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.04/1,139.90 = 494.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.04x = 1,139.90 × 494.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.04x = 563,414.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,414.29/826.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.07

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