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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.61, 1,144.38 and 497.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.61, 1,144.38 and 497.85 is: 686.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.61 : 1,144.38 = 497.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.61/1,144.38 = 497.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.61x = 1,144.38 × 497.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.61x = 569,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,729.58/829.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.75

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