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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.56, 1,231.86 and 497.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.56, 1,231.86 and 497.12 is: 744.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.56 : 1,231.86 = 497.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.56/1,231.86 = 497.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.56x = 1,231.86 × 497.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.56x = 612,382.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,382.24/822.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.48

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