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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.22, 1,223.37 and 490.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.22, 1,223.37 and 490.41 is: 735.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.22 : 1,223.37 = 490.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.22/1,223.37 = 490.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.22x = 1,223.37 × 490.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.22x = 599,952.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,952.88/815.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.94

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