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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.60, 1,235.10 and 499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.60, 1,235.10 and 499.44 is: 749.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.60 : 1,235.10 = 499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.60/1,235.10 = 499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.60x = 1,235.10 × 499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.60x = 616,858.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,858.34/822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.89

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