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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818, 1,227.72 and 493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818, 1,227.72 and 493.52 is: 740.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818 : 1,227.72 = 493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818/1,227.72 = 493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818x = 1,227.72 × 493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818x = 605,904.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,904.37/818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.71

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