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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.22, 1,140.30 and 494.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.22, 1,140.30 and 494.78 is: 682.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.22 : 1,140.30 = 494.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.22/1,140.30 = 494.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.22x = 1,140.30 × 494.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.22x = 564,197.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,197.63/826.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.87

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