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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.02, 1,141.50 and 495.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.02, 1,141.50 and 495.70 is: 684.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.02 : 1,141.50 = 495.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.02/1,141.50 = 495.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.02x = 1,141.50 × 495.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.02x = 565,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,841.55/827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.19

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