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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.94, 1,142.57 and 496.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.94, 1,142.57 and 496.38 is: 685.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.94 : 1,142.57 = 496.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.94/1,142.57 = 496.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.94x = 1,142.57 × 496.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.94x = 567,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,148.90/827.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.01

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