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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.65, 1,141.43 and 495.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.65, 1,141.43 and 495.81 is: 684.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.65 : 1,141.43 = 495.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.65/1,141.43 = 495.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.65x = 1,141.43 × 495.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.65x = 565,929.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,929.93/826.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.61

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