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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.18, 1,230.37 and 495.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.18, 1,230.37 and 495.86 is: 742.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.18 : 1,230.37 = 495.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.18/1,230.37 = 495.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.18x = 1,230.37 × 495.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.18x = 610,091.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,091.27/821.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.94

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