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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.92, 1,230.36 and 495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.92, 1,230.36 and 495.92 is: 744.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.92 : 1,230.36 = 495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.92/1,230.36 = 495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.92x = 1,230.36 × 495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.92x = 610,160.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,160.13/819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.17

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