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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.25, 1,140.07 and 494.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.25, 1,140.07 and 494.66 is: 682.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.25 : 1,140.07 = 494.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.25/1,140.07 = 494.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.25x = 1,140.07 × 494.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.25x = 563,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,947.03/826.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.54

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