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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.78, 1,227.99 and 494.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.78, 1,227.99 and 494.94 is: 741.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.78 : 1,227.99 = 494.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.78/1,227.99 = 494.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.78x = 1,227.99 × 494.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.78x = 607,781.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,781.37/819.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.40

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