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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.46, 1,232.50 and 496.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.46, 1,232.50 and 496.64 is: 745.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.46 : 1,232.50 = 496.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.46/1,232.50 = 496.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.46x = 1,232.50 × 496.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.46x = 612,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,108.80/821.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.15

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