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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.68, 1,226.10 and 492.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.68, 1,226.10 and 492.68 is: 739.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.68 : 1,226.10 = 492.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.68/1,226.10 = 492.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.68x = 1,226.10 × 492.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.68x = 604,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,074.95/816.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.67

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