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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.50, 1,225.64 and 492.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.50, 1,225.64 and 492.79 is: 738.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.50 : 1,225.64 = 492.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.50/1,225.64 = 492.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.50x = 1,225.64 × 492.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.50x = 603,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,983.14/817.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.82

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