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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.92, 1,140.98 and 495.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.92, 1,140.98 and 495.36 is: 683.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.92 : 1,140.98 = 495.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.92/1,140.98 = 495.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.92x = 1,140.98 × 495.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.92x = 565,193.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,193.38/826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.49

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