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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.51, 1,233.83 and 495.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.51, 1,233.83 and 495.68 is: 743.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.51 : 1,233.83 = 495.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.51/1,233.83 = 495.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.51x = 1,233.83 × 495.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.51x = 611,579.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,579.92/822.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.55

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