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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.73, 1,140.91 and 495.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.73, 1,140.91 and 495.19 is: 683.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.73 : 1,140.91 = 495.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.73/1,140.91 = 495.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.73x = 1,140.91 × 495.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.73x = 564,967.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,967.22/826.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.38

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