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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.76, 1,144.80 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.76, 1,144.80 and 498.24 is: 687.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.76 : 1,144.80 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.76/1,144.80 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.76x = 1,144.80 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.76x = 570,385.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,385.15/829.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.41

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