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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.47, 1,143.32 and 496.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.47, 1,143.32 and 496.77 is: 685.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.47 : 1,143.32 = 496.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.47/1,143.32 = 496.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.47x = 1,143.32 × 496.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.47x = 567,964.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,964.59/828.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.56

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