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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.36, 1,142.96 and 496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.36, 1,142.96 and 496.88 is: 685.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.36 : 1,142.96 = 496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.36/1,142.96 = 496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.36x = 1,142.96 × 496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.36x = 567,913.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,913.96/828.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.59

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