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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.61, 1,232.55 and 497.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.61, 1,232.55 and 497.30 is: 745.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.61 : 1,232.55 = 497.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.61/1,232.55 = 497.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.61x = 1,232.55 × 497.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.61x = 612,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,950.20/822.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.13

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