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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.10, 1,227.56 and 493.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.10, 1,227.56 and 493.70 is: 740.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.10 : 1,227.56 = 493.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.10/1,227.56 = 493.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.10x = 1,227.56 × 493.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.10x = 606,037.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,037.77/818.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.79

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