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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.87, 1,140.95 and 495.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.87, 1,140.95 and 495.22 is: 683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.87 : 1,140.95 = 495.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.87/1,140.95 = 495.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.87x = 1,140.95 × 495.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.87x = 565,021.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,021.26/826.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.33

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