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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.19, 1,141.29 and 495.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.19, 1,141.29 and 495.45 is: 683.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.19 : 1,141.29 = 495.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.19/1,141.29 = 495.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.19x = 1,141.29 × 495.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.19x = 565,452.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,452.13/827.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.58

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