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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.32, 1,224.10 and 491.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.32, 1,224.10 and 491.96 is: 736.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.32 : 1,224.10 = 491.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.32/1,224.10 = 491.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.32x = 1,224.10 × 491.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.32x = 602,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,208.24/817.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.81

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