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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.97, 1,142.60 and 496.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.97, 1,142.60 and 496.39 is: 685.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.97 : 1,142.60 = 496.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.97/1,142.60 = 496.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.97x = 1,142.60 × 496.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.97x = 567,175.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,175.09/827.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.02

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