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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.30, 1,231.65 and 497.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.30, 1,231.65 and 497.10 is: 744.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.30 : 1,231.65 = 497.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.30/1,231.65 = 497.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.30x = 1,231.65 × 497.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.30x = 612,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,253.22/822.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.56

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