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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.66, 1,140.83 and 495.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.66, 1,140.83 and 495.32 is: 683.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.66 : 1,140.83 = 495.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.66/1,140.83 = 495.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.66x = 1,140.83 × 495.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.66x = 565,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,072.38/826.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.56

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