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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.97, 1,232.35 and 497.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.97, 1,232.35 and 497.26 is: 745.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.97 : 1,232.35 = 497.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.97/1,232.35 = 497.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.97x = 1,232.35 × 497.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.97x = 612,795.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,795.87/821.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.52

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