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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.57, 1,225.17 and 491.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.57, 1,225.17 and 491.94 is: 738.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.57 : 1,225.17 = 491.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.57/1,225.17 = 491.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.57x = 1,225.17 × 491.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.57x = 602,710.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,710.13/816.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.10

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