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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.28, 1,144.34 and 497.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.28, 1,144.34 and 497.58 is: 686.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.28 : 1,144.34 = 497.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.28/1,144.34 = 497.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.28x = 1,144.34 × 497.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.28x = 569,398.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,398.21/829.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.62

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