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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.95, 1,141.16 and 495.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.95, 1,141.16 and 495.30 is: 683.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.95 : 1,141.16 = 495.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.95/1,141.16 = 495.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.95x = 1,141.16 × 495.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.95x = 565,214.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,214.07/826.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.49

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