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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.94, 1,145.49 and 498.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.94, 1,145.49 and 498.38 is: 687.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.94 : 1,145.49 = 498.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.94/1,145.49 = 498.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.94x = 1,145.49 × 498.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.94x = 570,889.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,889.31/829.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.87

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