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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.69, 1,140.63 and 495.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.69, 1,140.63 and 495.25 is: 683.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.69 : 1,140.63 = 495.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.69/1,140.63 = 495.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.69x = 1,140.63 × 495.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.69x = 564,897.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,897.01/826.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.32

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