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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.40, 1,221.54 and 486.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.40, 1,221.54 and 486.13 is: 727.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.40 : 1,221.54 = 486.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.40/1,221.54 = 486.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.40x = 1,221.54 × 486.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.40x = 593,827.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,827.24/816.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.37

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