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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.10, 1,234.53 and 498.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.10, 1,234.53 and 498.66 is: 747.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.10 : 1,234.53 = 498.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.10/1,234.53 = 498.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.10x = 1,234.53 × 498.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.10x = 615,610.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,610.73/824.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.01

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