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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.01, 1,227.57 and 494.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.01, 1,227.57 and 494.39 is: 740.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.01 : 1,227.57 = 494.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.01/1,227.57 = 494.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.01x = 1,227.57 × 494.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.01x = 606,898.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,898.33/820.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.11

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