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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.51, 1,233.72 and 495.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.51, 1,233.72 and 495.62 is: 741.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.51 : 1,233.72 = 495.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.51/1,233.72 = 495.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.51x = 1,233.72 × 495.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.51x = 611,456.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,456.31/824.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.60

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