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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.65, 1,140.39 and 495.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.65, 1,140.39 and 495.02 is: 682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.65 : 1,140.39 = 495.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.65/1,140.39 = 495.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.65x = 1,140.39 × 495.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.65x = 564,507.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,507.68/826.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.89

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