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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.40, 1,222.73 and 491.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.40, 1,222.73 and 491.14 is: 735.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.40 : 1,222.73 = 491.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.40/1,222.73 = 491.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.40x = 1,222.73 × 491.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.40x = 600,531.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,531.61/816.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.59

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