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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.56, 1,226.88 and 494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.56, 1,226.88 and 494.08 is: 740.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.56 : 1,226.88 = 494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.56/1,226.88 = 494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.56x = 1,226.88 × 494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.56x = 606,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,176.87/818.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.54

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