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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.81, 1,141.05 and 495.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.81, 1,141.05 and 495.25 is: 683.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.81 : 1,141.05 = 495.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.81/1,141.05 = 495.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.81x = 1,141.05 × 495.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.81x = 565,105.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,105.01/826.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.48

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