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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.79, 1,220.64 and 491.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.79, 1,220.64 and 491.14 is: 736.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.79 : 1,220.64 = 491.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.79/1,220.64 = 491.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.79x = 1,220.64 × 491.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.79x = 599,505.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,505.13/813.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.68

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