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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.45, 1,233.23 and 493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.45, 1,233.23 and 493.44 is: 739.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.45 : 1,233.23 = 493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.45/1,233.23 = 493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.45x = 1,233.23 × 493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.45x = 608,524.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,524.86/822.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.89

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