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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.50, 1,224.14 and 491.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.50, 1,224.14 and 491.79 is: 737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.50 : 1,224.14 = 491.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.50/1,224.14 = 491.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.50x = 1,224.14 × 491.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.50x = 602,019.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,019.81/816.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.32

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