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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.81, 1,144.88 and 498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.81, 1,144.88 and 498.12 is: 687.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.81 : 1,144.88 = 498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.81/1,144.88 = 498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.81x = 1,144.88 × 498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.81x = 570,287.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,287.63/829.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.25

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