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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.14, 1,140.16 and 494.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.14, 1,140.16 and 494.54 is: 682.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.14 : 1,140.16 = 494.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.14/1,140.16 = 494.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.14x = 1,140.16 × 494.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.14x = 563,854.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,854.73/826.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.52

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