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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.57, 1,231.61 and 493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.57, 1,231.61 and 493.56 is: 738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.57 : 1,231.61 = 493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.57/1,231.61 = 493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.57x = 1,231.61 × 493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.57x = 607,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,870.96/823.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.09

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