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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.64, 1,221.84 and 490.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.64, 1,221.84 and 490.86 is: 735.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.64 : 1,221.84 = 490.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.64/1,221.84 = 490.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.64x = 1,221.84 × 490.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.64x = 599,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,752.38/815.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.32

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