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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.27, 1,229.95 and 495.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.27, 1,229.95 and 495.27 is: 743.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.27 : 1,229.95 = 495.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.27/1,229.95 = 495.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.27x = 1,229.95 × 495.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.27x = 609,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,157.34/819.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.54

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