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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.92, 1,233.04 and 493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.92, 1,233.04 and 493.20 is: 739.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.92 : 1,233.04 = 493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.92/1,233.04 = 493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.92x = 1,233.04 × 493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.92x = 608,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,135.33/822.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.00

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