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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.04, 1,142.70 and 496.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.04, 1,142.70 and 496.48 is: 685.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.04 : 1,142.70 = 496.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.04/1,142.70 = 496.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.04x = 1,142.70 × 496.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.04x = 567,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,327.70/828.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.15

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