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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.95, 1,145.31 and 498.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.95, 1,145.31 and 498.18 is: 687.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.95 : 1,145.31 = 498.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.95/1,145.31 = 498.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.95x = 1,145.31 × 498.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.95x = 570,572.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,572.96/829.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.48

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