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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.93, 1,230.00 and 495.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.93, 1,230.00 and 495.61 is: 742.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.93 : 1,230.00 = 495.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.93/1,230.00 = 495.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.93x = 1,230.00 × 495.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.93x = 609,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,597.82/820.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.57

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