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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.49, 1,143.19 and 496.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.49, 1,143.19 and 496.84 is: 685.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.49 : 1,143.19 = 496.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.49/1,143.19 = 496.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.49x = 1,143.19 × 496.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.49x = 567,982.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,982.52/828.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.56

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