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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.10, 1,235.53 and 499.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.10, 1,235.53 and 499.39 is: 748.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.10 : 1,235.53 = 499.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.10/1,235.53 = 499.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.10x = 1,235.53 × 499.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.10x = 617,011.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,011.33/824.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.71

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