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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.11, 1,142.70 and 496.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.11, 1,142.70 and 496.55 is: 685.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.11 : 1,142.70 = 496.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.11/1,142.70 = 496.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.11x = 1,142.70 × 496.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.11x = 567,407.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,407.69/828.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.18

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