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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.31, 1,224.33 and 493.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.31, 1,224.33 and 493.31 is: 738.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.31 : 1,224.33 = 493.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.31/1,224.33 = 493.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.31x = 1,224.33 × 493.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.31x = 603,968.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,968.11/817.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.98

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