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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.58, 1,142.02 and 495.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.58, 1,142.02 and 495.84 is: 684.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.58 : 1,142.02 = 495.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.58/1,142.02 = 495.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.58x = 1,142.02 × 495.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.58x = 566,259.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,259.20/827.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.23

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