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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.69, 1,227.66 and 494.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.69, 1,227.66 and 494.34 is: 740.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.69 : 1,227.66 = 494.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.69/1,227.66 = 494.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.69x = 1,227.66 × 494.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.69x = 606,881.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,881.44/819.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.38

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