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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.52, 1,229.82 and 495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.52, 1,229.82 and 495.90 is: 742.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.52 : 1,229.82 = 495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.52/1,229.82 = 495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.52x = 1,229.82 × 495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.52x = 609,867.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,867.74/821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.37

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