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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.16, 1,232.82 and 497.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.16, 1,232.82 and 497.95 is: 745.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.16 : 1,232.82 = 497.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.16/1,232.82 = 497.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.16x = 1,232.82 × 497.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.16x = 613,879.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,879.64/823.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.76

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