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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.96, 1,233 and 497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.96, 1,233 and 497.70 is: 745.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.96 : 1,233 = 497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.96/1,233 = 497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.96x = 1,233 × 497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.96x = 613,664.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,664.10/822.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.68

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