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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.85, 1,145.41 and 498.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.85, 1,145.41 and 498.29 is: 687.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.85 : 1,145.41 = 498.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.85/1,145.41 = 498.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.85x = 1,145.41 × 498.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.85x = 570,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,739.38/829.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.77

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