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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.17, 1,225.74 and 492.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.17, 1,225.74 and 492.45 is: 738.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.17 : 1,225.74 = 492.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.17/1,225.74 = 492.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.17x = 1,225.74 × 492.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.17x = 603,615.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,615.66/817.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.67

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