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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.64, 1,145.02 and 498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.64, 1,145.02 and 498.28 is: 687.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.64 : 1,145.02 = 498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.64/1,145.02 = 498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.64x = 1,145.02 × 498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.64x = 570,540.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,540.57/829.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.70

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