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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.95, 1,221.15 and 491.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.95, 1,221.15 and 491.54 is: 735.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.95 : 1,221.15 = 491.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.95/1,221.15 = 491.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.95x = 1,221.15 × 491.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.95x = 600,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,244.07/815.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.64

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