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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.56, 1,140.50 and 495.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.56, 1,140.50 and 495.09 is: 683.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.56 : 1,140.50 = 495.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.56/1,140.50 = 495.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.56x = 1,140.50 × 495.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.56x = 564,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,647.67/826.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.13

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