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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.40, 1,140.39 and 494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.40, 1,140.39 and 494.64 is: 682.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.40 : 1,140.39 = 494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.40/1,140.39 = 494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.40x = 1,140.39 × 494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.40x = 564,082.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,082.51/826.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.58

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