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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.13, 1,226.26 and 493.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.13, 1,226.26 and 493.51 is: 738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.13 : 1,226.26 = 493.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.13/1,226.26 = 493.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.13x = 1,226.26 × 493.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.13x = 605,171.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,171.57/819.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.80

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