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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.60, 1,222.74 and 491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.60, 1,222.74 and 491.52 is: 735.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.60 : 1,222.74 = 491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.60/1,222.74 = 491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.60x = 1,222.74 × 491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.60x = 601,001.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,001.16/816.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.98

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