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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.56, 1,230.36 and 496.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.56, 1,230.36 and 496.12 is: 742.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.56 : 1,230.36 = 496.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.56/1,230.36 = 496.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.56x = 1,230.36 × 496.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.56x = 610,406.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,406.20/821.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.98

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