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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.87, 1,145.16 and 498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.87, 1,145.16 and 498.26 is: 687.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.87 : 1,145.16 = 498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.87/1,145.16 = 498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.87x = 1,145.16 × 498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.87x = 570,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,590.28/829.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.57

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