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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.45, 1,229.22 and 496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.45, 1,229.22 and 496.26 is: 744.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.45 : 1,229.22 = 496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.45/1,229.22 = 496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.45x = 1,229.22 × 496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.45x = 610,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,012.72/819.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.42

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