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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.19, 1,141.32 and 495.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.19, 1,141.32 and 495.75 is: 684.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.19 : 1,141.32 = 495.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.19/1,141.32 = 495.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.19x = 1,141.32 × 495.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.19x = 565,809.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,809.39/827.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.01

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