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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.13, 1,230.19 and 496.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.13, 1,230.19 and 496.18 is: 744.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.13 : 1,230.19 = 496.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.13/1,230.19 = 496.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.13x = 1,230.19 × 496.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.13x = 610,389.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,389.05/820.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.26

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