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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.68, 1,233.98 and 497.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.68, 1,233.98 and 497.96 is: 746.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.68 : 1,233.98 = 497.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.68/1,233.98 = 497.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.68x = 1,233.98 × 497.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.68x = 614,472.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,472.68/822.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.92

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