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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.52, 1,231.32 and 496.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.52, 1,231.32 and 496.90 is: 743.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.52 : 1,231.32 = 496.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.52/1,231.32 = 496.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.52x = 1,231.32 × 496.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.52x = 611,842.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,842.91/822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.86

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