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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.31, 1,232.06 and 496.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.31, 1,232.06 and 496.99 is: 744.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.31 : 1,232.06 = 496.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.31/1,232.06 = 496.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.31x = 1,232.06 × 496.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.31x = 612,321.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,321.50/822.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.64

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