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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.78, 1,222.11 and 486.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.78, 1,222.11 and 486.51 is: 727.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.78 : 1,222.11 = 486.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.78/1,222.11 = 486.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.78x = 1,222.11 × 486.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.78x = 594,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,568.74/816.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.94

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