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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.01, 1,227.32 and 492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.01, 1,227.32 and 492.60 is: 739.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.01 : 1,227.32 = 492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.01/1,227.32 = 492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.01x = 1,227.32 × 492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.01x = 604,577.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,577.83/817.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.99

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