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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.36, 1,221.48 and 486.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.36, 1,221.48 and 486.09 is: 727.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.36 : 1,221.48 = 486.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.36/1,221.48 = 486.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.36x = 1,221.48 × 486.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.36x = 593,749.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,749.21/816.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.31

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