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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.04, 1,228.71 and 490.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.04, 1,228.71 and 490.55 is: 735.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.04 : 1,228.71 = 490.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.04/1,228.71 = 490.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.04x = 1,228.71 × 490.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.04x = 602,743.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,743.69/819.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.91

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