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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.44, 1,142.06 and 495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.44, 1,142.06 and 495.76 is: 684.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.44 : 1,142.06 = 495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.44/1,142.06 = 495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.44x = 1,142.06 × 495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.44x = 566,187.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,187.67/827.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.26

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