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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.86, 1,234.70 and 493.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.86, 1,234.70 and 493.73 is: 739.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.86 : 1,234.70 = 493.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.86/1,234.70 = 493.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.86x = 1,234.70 × 493.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.86x = 609,610.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,610.90/823.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.94

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