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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.72, 1,145.11 and 498.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.72, 1,145.11 and 498.18 is: 687.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.72 : 1,145.11 = 498.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.72/1,145.11 = 498.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.72x = 1,145.11 × 498.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.72x = 570,470.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,470.90/829.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.55

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