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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.08, 1,235.00 and 494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.08, 1,235.00 and 494.13 is: 741.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.08 : 1,235.00 = 494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.08/1,235.00 = 494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.08x = 1,235.00 × 494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.08x = 610,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,248.08/823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.42

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