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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.41, 1,231.23 and 494.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.41, 1,231.23 and 494.79 is: 742.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.41 : 1,231.23 = 494.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.41/1,231.23 = 494.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.41x = 1,231.23 × 494.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.41x = 609,200.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,200.29/820.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.56

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