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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.19, 1,142.67 and 496.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.19, 1,142.67 and 496.45 is: 684.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.19 : 1,142.67 = 496.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.19/1,142.67 = 496.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.19x = 1,142.67 × 496.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.19x = 567,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,278.52/828.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.96

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