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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.97, 1,143.68 and 497.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.97, 1,143.68 and 497.50 is: 686.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.97 : 1,143.68 = 497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.97/1,143.68 = 497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.97x = 1,143.68 × 497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.97x = 568,980.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,980.80/828.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.37

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