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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.36, 1,227.18 and 494.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.36, 1,227.18 and 494.06 is: 739.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.36 : 1,227.18 = 494.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.36/1,227.18 = 494.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.36x = 1,227.18 × 494.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.36x = 606,300.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,300.55/819.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.97

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