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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.44, 1,142.02 and 491.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.44, 1,142.02 and 491.42 is: 678.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.44 : 1,142.02 = 491.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.44/1,142.02 = 491.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.44x = 1,142.02 × 491.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.44x = 561,206.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,206.99/827.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.25

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