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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.91, 1,142.58 and 496.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.91, 1,142.58 and 496.35 is: 685.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.91 : 1,142.58 = 496.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.91/1,142.58 = 496.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.91x = 1,142.58 × 496.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.91x = 567,119.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,119.58/827.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.00

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