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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.35, 1,140.38 and 494.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.35, 1,140.38 and 494.78 is: 682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.35 : 1,140.38 = 494.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.35/1,140.38 = 494.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.35x = 1,140.38 × 494.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.35x = 564,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,229.04/826.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.80

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