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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.75, 1,140.88 and 495.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.75, 1,140.88 and 495.11 is: 683.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.75 : 1,140.88 = 495.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.75/1,140.88 = 495.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.75x = 1,140.88 × 495.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.75x = 564,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,861.10/826.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.23

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