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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.11, 1,141.59 and 495.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.11, 1,141.59 and 495.55 is: 683.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.11 : 1,141.59 = 495.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.11/1,141.59 = 495.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.11x = 1,141.59 × 495.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.11x = 565,714.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,714.92/827.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.97

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