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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.94, 1,231.52 and 496.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.94, 1,231.52 and 496.63 is: 744.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.94 : 1,231.52 = 496.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.94/1,231.52 = 496.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.94x = 1,231.52 × 496.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.94x = 611,603.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,603.62/821.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.10

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