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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.67, 1,143.94 and 492.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.67, 1,143.94 and 492.55 is: 679.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.67 : 1,143.94 = 492.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.67/1,143.94 = 492.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.67x = 1,143.94 × 492.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.67x = 563,440.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,440.70/828.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.94

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