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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.61, 1,142.01 and 496.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.61, 1,142.01 and 496.05 is: 684.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.61 : 1,142.01 = 496.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.61/1,142.01 = 496.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.61x = 1,142.01 × 496.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.61x = 566,494.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,494.06/827.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.49

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