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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.80, 1,230.90 and 496.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.80, 1,230.90 and 496.60 is: 743.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.80 : 1,230.90 = 496.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.80/1,230.90 = 496.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.80x = 1,230.90 × 496.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.80x = 611,264.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,264.94/821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.81

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