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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.08, 1,141.47 and 495.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.08, 1,141.47 and 495.72 is: 684.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.08 : 1,141.47 = 495.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.08/1,141.47 = 495.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.08x = 1,141.47 × 495.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.08x = 565,849.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,849.51/827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.16

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