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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.80, 1,231.10 and 496.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.80, 1,231.10 and 496.20 is: 743.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.80 : 1,231.10 = 496.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.80/1,231.10 = 496.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.80x = 1,231.10 × 496.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.80x = 610,871.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,871.82/821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.33

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