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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.70, 1,140.54 and 495.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.70, 1,140.54 and 495.08 is: 683.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.70 : 1,140.54 = 495.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.70/1,140.54 = 495.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.70x = 1,140.54 × 495.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.70x = 564,652.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,652.84/826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.02

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