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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.48, 1,144.20 and 497.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.48, 1,144.20 and 497.71 is: 686.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.48 : 1,144.20 = 497.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.48/1,144.20 = 497.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.48x = 1,144.20 × 497.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.48x = 569,479.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,479.78/829.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.55

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