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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.72, 1,142.25 and 496.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.72, 1,142.25 and 496.18 is: 684.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.72 : 1,142.25 = 496.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.72/1,142.25 = 496.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.72x = 1,142.25 × 496.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.72x = 566,757.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,757.54/827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.72

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