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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.71, 1,144.98 and 493.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.71, 1,144.98 and 493.63 is: 681.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.71 : 1,144.98 = 493.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.71/1,144.98 = 493.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.71x = 1,144.98 × 493.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.71x = 565,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,193.61/829.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.19

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