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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.51, 1,141.88 and 495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.51, 1,141.88 and 495.92 is: 684.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.51 : 1,141.88 = 495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.51/1,141.88 = 495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.51x = 1,141.88 × 495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.51x = 566,281.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,281.50/827.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.32

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