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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.86, 1,141.02 and 495.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.86, 1,141.02 and 495.21 is: 683.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.86 : 1,141.02 = 495.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.86/1,141.02 = 495.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.86x = 1,141.02 × 495.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.86x = 565,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,044.51/826.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.36

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