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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.02, 1,230.57 and 496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.02, 1,230.57 and 496.40 is: 743.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.02 : 1,230.57 = 496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.02/1,230.57 = 496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.02x = 1,230.57 × 496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.02x = 610,854.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,854.95/822.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.11

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