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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.66, 1,221.91 and 486.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.66, 1,221.91 and 486.38 is: 727.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.66 : 1,221.91 = 486.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.66/1,221.91 = 486.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.66x = 1,221.91 × 486.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.66x = 594,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,314.42/816.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.74

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