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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.08, 1,226.54 and 493.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.08, 1,226.54 and 493.64 is: 739.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.08 : 1,226.54 = 493.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.08/1,226.54 = 493.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.08x = 1,226.54 × 493.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.08x = 605,469.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,469.21/819.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.21

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