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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.98, 1,226.49 and 493.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.98, 1,226.49 and 493.63 is: 739.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.98 : 1,226.49 = 493.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.98/1,226.49 = 493.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.98x = 1,226.49 × 493.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.98x = 605,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,432.26/818.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.25

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