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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.64, 1,228.08 and 496.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.64, 1,228.08 and 496.64 is: 743.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.64 : 1,228.08 = 496.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.64/1,228.08 = 496.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.64x = 1,228.08 × 496.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.64x = 609,913.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,913.65/820.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.22

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