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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.77, 1,235.86 and 498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.77, 1,235.86 and 498.56 is: 747.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.77 : 1,235.86 = 498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.77/1,235.86 = 498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.77x = 1,235.86 × 498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.77x = 616,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,142.94/823.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.96

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