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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.81, 1,144.60 and 498.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.81, 1,144.60 and 498.34 is: 687.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.81 : 1,144.60 = 498.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.81/1,144.60 = 498.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.81x = 1,144.60 × 498.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.81x = 570,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,399.96/829.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.39

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