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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.11, 1,230.32 and 495.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.11, 1,230.32 and 495.09 is: 742.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.11 : 1,230.32 = 495.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.11/1,230.32 = 495.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.11x = 1,230.32 × 495.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.11x = 609,116.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,116.65/820.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.73

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