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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.92, 1,141.16 and 495.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.92, 1,141.16 and 495.42 is: 683.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.92 : 1,141.16 = 495.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.92/1,141.16 = 495.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.92x = 1,141.16 × 495.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.92x = 565,353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,353.49/826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.69

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