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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.86, 1,143.63 and 497.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.86, 1,143.63 and 497.34 is: 686.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.86 : 1,143.63 = 497.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.86/1,143.63 = 497.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.86x = 1,143.63 × 497.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.86x = 568,772.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,772.94/828.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.22

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