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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.50, 1,143.34 and 497.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.50, 1,143.34 and 497.21 is: 686.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.50 : 1,143.34 = 497.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.50/1,143.34 = 497.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.50x = 1,143.34 × 497.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.50x = 568,480.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,480.08/828.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.16

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