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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.18, 1,232.31 and 497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.18, 1,232.31 and 497.76 is: 746.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.18 : 1,232.31 = 497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.18/1,232.31 = 497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.18x = 1,232.31 × 497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.18x = 613,394.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,394.63/822.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.06

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