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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.13, 1,233.77 and 498.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.13, 1,233.77 and 498.51 is: 746.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.13 : 1,233.77 = 498.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.13/1,233.77 = 498.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.13x = 1,233.77 × 498.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.13x = 615,044.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,044.19/824.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.30

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