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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.06, 1,227.23 and 493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.06, 1,227.23 and 493.76 is: 739.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.06 : 1,227.23 = 493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.06/1,227.23 = 493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.06x = 1,227.23 × 493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.06x = 605,957.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,957.08/819.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.82

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