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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.29, 1,143.10 and 496.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.29, 1,143.10 and 496.70 is: 685.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.29 : 1,143.10 = 496.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.29/1,143.10 = 496.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.29x = 1,143.10 × 496.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.29x = 567,774.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,774.17/828.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.48

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