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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.31, 1,230.34 and 497.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.31, 1,230.34 and 497.31 is: 744.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.31 : 1,230.34 = 497.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.31/1,230.34 = 497.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.31x = 1,230.34 × 497.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.31x = 611,860.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,860.39/821.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.98

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