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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.79, 1,144.81 and 498.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.79, 1,144.81 and 498.32 is: 687.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.79 : 1,144.81 = 498.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.79/1,144.81 = 498.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.79x = 1,144.81 × 498.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.79x = 570,479.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,479.51/829.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.50

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