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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.58, 1,226.52 and 493.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.58, 1,226.52 and 493.50 is: 739.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.58 : 1,226.52 = 493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.58/1,226.52 = 493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.58x = 1,226.52 × 493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.58x = 605,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,287.62/818.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.44

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