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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.60, 1,144.86 and 498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.60, 1,144.86 and 498.04 is: 687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.60 : 1,144.86 = 498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.60/1,144.86 = 498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.60x = 1,144.86 × 498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.60x = 570,186.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,186.07/829.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.30

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