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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.31, 1,140.24 and 494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.31, 1,140.24 and 494.52 is: 682.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.31 : 1,140.24 = 494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.31/1,140.24 = 494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.31x = 1,140.24 × 494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.31x = 563,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,869.06/826.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.39

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