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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.47, 1,140.32 and 495.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.47, 1,140.32 and 495.03 is: 683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.47 : 1,140.32 = 495.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.47/1,140.32 = 495.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.47x = 1,140.32 × 495.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.47x = 564,490.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,490.13/826.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.01

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