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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.10, 1,223.49 and 492.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.10, 1,223.49 and 492.02 is: 736.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.10 : 1,223.49 = 492.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.10/1,223.49 = 492.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.10x = 1,223.49 × 492.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.10x = 601,981.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,981.55/817.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.73

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