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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.78, 1,142.40 and 496.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.78, 1,142.40 and 496.12 is: 684.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.78 : 1,142.40 = 496.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.78/1,142.40 = 496.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.78x = 1,142.40 × 496.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.78x = 566,767.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,767.49/827.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.68

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