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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.88, 1,233.70 and 498.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.88, 1,233.70 and 498.17 is: 746.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.88 : 1,233.70 = 498.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.88/1,233.70 = 498.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.88x = 1,233.70 × 498.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.88x = 614,592.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,592.33/822.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.88

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