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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.80, 1,229.60 and 495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.80, 1,229.60 and 495.20 is: 741.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.80 : 1,229.60 = 495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.80/1,229.60 = 495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.80x = 1,229.60 × 495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.80x = 608,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,897.92/820.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.83

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