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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.58, 1,222.74 and 491.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.58, 1,222.74 and 491.16 is: 736.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.58 : 1,222.74 = 491.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.58/1,222.74 = 491.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.58x = 1,222.74 × 491.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.58x = 600,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,560.98/815.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.36

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