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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.60, 1,230.60 and 496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.60, 1,230.60 and 496.44 is: 745.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.60 : 1,230.60 = 496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.60/1,230.60 = 496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.60x = 1,230.60 × 496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.60x = 610,919.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,919.06/819.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.39

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