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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.63, 1,230.01 and 496.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.63, 1,230.01 and 496.01 is: 742.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.63 : 1,230.01 = 496.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.63/1,230.01 = 496.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.63x = 1,230.01 × 496.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.63x = 610,094.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,094.78/821.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.54

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