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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.62, 1,236.22 and 490.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.62, 1,236.22 and 490.44 is: 736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.62 : 1,236.22 = 490.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.62/1,236.22 = 490.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.62x = 1,236.22 × 490.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.62x = 606,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,291.74/823.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.13

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