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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.93, 1,142.32 and 496.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.93, 1,142.32 and 496.12 is: 684.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.93 : 1,142.32 = 496.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.93/1,142.32 = 496.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.93x = 1,142.32 × 496.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.93x = 566,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,723.70/827.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.51

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