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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.25, 1,140.35 and 494.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.25, 1,140.35 and 494.73 is: 682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.25 : 1,140.35 = 494.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.25/1,140.35 = 494.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.25x = 1,140.35 × 494.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.25x = 564,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,162.88/826.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.80

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