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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.18, 1,144.02 and 497.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.18, 1,144.02 and 497.49 is: 686.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.18 : 1,144.02 = 497.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.18/1,144.02 = 497.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.18x = 1,144.02 × 497.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.18x = 569,136.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,136.09/829.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.38

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