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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.91, 1,235.92 and 497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.91, 1,235.92 and 497.08 is: 745.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.91 : 1,235.92 = 497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.91/1,235.92 = 497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.91x = 1,235.92 × 497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.91x = 614,346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,346.78/823.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.65

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