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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.56, 1,227.98 and 494.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.56, 1,227.98 and 494.26 is: 740.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.56 : 1,227.98 = 494.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.56/1,227.98 = 494.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.56x = 1,227.98 × 494.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.56x = 606,941.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,941.39/819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.57

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