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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.61, 1,144.91 and 498.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.61, 1,144.91 and 498.01 is: 687.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.61 : 1,144.91 = 498.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.61/1,144.91 = 498.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.61x = 1,144.91 × 498.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.61x = 570,177.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,177.44/829.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.29

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