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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.50, 1,140.30 and 495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.50, 1,140.30 and 495 is: 682.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.50 : 1,140.30 = 495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.50/1,140.30 = 495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.50x = 1,140.30 × 495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.50x = 564,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,448.50/826.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.94

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