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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.23, 1,143.81 and 497.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.23, 1,143.81 and 497.45 is: 686.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.23 : 1,143.81 = 497.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.23/1,143.81 = 497.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.23x = 1,143.81 × 497.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.23x = 568,982.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,982.57/829.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.16

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