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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.10, 1,226.49 and 494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.10, 1,226.49 and 494.02 is: 739.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.10 : 1,226.49 = 494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.10/1,226.49 = 494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.10x = 1,226.49 × 494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.10x = 605,910.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,910.59/819.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.73

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