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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.80, 1,230.30 and 495.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.80, 1,230.30 and 495.32 is: 743.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.80 : 1,230.30 = 495.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.80/1,230.30 = 495.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.80x = 1,230.30 × 495.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.80x = 609,392.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,392.20/819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.34

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