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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.27, 1,141.16 and 495.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.27, 1,141.16 and 495.58 is: 683.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.27 : 1,141.16 = 495.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.27/1,141.16 = 495.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.27x = 1,141.16 × 495.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.27x = 565,536.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,536.07/827.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.62

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