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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.42, 1,142.82 and 496.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.42, 1,142.82 and 496.98 is: 685.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.42 : 1,142.82 = 496.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.42/1,142.82 = 496.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.42x = 1,142.82 × 496.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.42x = 567,958.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,958.68/828.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.59

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