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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.47, 1,230.10 and 495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.47, 1,230.10 and 495.76 is: 743.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.47 : 1,230.10 = 495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.47/1,230.10 = 495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.47x = 1,230.10 × 495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.47x = 609,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,834.67/820.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.27

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