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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.60, 1,228.72 and 495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.60, 1,228.72 and 495.52 is: 741.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.60 : 1,228.72 = 495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.60/1,228.72 = 495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.60x = 1,228.72 × 495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.60x = 608,855.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,855.33/820.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.96

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