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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.20, 1,139.85 and 494.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.20, 1,139.85 and 494.58 is: 682.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.20 : 1,139.85 = 494.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.20/1,139.85 = 494.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.20x = 1,139.85 × 494.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.20x = 563,747.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,747.01/826.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.34

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