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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.56, 1,223.21 and 492.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.56, 1,223.21 and 492.56 is: 737.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.56 : 1,223.21 = 492.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.56/1,223.21 = 492.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.56x = 1,223.21 × 492.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.56x = 602,499.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,499.43/816.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.86

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