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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.38, 1,229.63 and 495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.38, 1,229.63 and 495.76 is: 742.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.38 : 1,229.63 = 495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.38/1,229.63 = 495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.38x = 1,229.63 × 495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.38x = 609,602.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,602.61/821.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.17

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