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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.45, 1,142.57 and 496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.45, 1,142.57 and 496.80 is: 685.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.45 : 1,142.57 = 496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.45/1,142.57 = 496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.45x = 1,142.57 × 496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.45x = 567,630.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,630.02/828.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.17

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