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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.25, 1,141.56 and 495.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.25, 1,141.56 and 495.62 is: 683.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.25 : 1,141.56 = 495.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.25/1,141.56 = 495.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.25x = 1,141.56 × 495.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.25x = 565,774.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,774.26/827.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.92

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