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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.36, 1,141.62 and 495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.36, 1,141.62 and 495.92 is: 684.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.36 : 1,141.62 = 495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.36/1,141.62 = 495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.36x = 1,141.62 × 495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.36x = 566,152.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,152.19/827.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.29

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