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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.04, 1,227.21 and 489.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.04, 1,227.21 and 489.55 is: 734.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.04 : 1,227.21 = 489.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.04/1,227.21 = 489.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.04x = 1,227.21 × 489.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.04x = 600,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,780.66/818.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.41

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