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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.02, 1,223.90 and 492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.02, 1,223.90 and 492.20 is: 737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.02 : 1,223.90 = 492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.02/1,223.90 = 492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.02x = 1,223.90 × 492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.02x = 602,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,403.58/817.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.32

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