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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.62, 1,144.74 and 497.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.62, 1,144.74 and 497.94 is: 687.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.62 : 1,144.74 = 497.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.62/1,144.74 = 497.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.62x = 1,144.74 × 497.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.62x = 570,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,011.84/829.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.08

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