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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.08, 1,143.64 and 497.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.08, 1,143.64 and 497.28 is: 685.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.08 : 1,143.64 = 497.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.08/1,143.64 = 497.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.08x = 1,143.64 × 497.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.08x = 568,709.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,709.30/829.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.95

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