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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.56, 1,224.98 and 492.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.56, 1,224.98 and 492.26 is: 737.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.56 : 1,224.98 = 492.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.56/1,224.98 = 492.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.56x = 1,224.98 × 492.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.56x = 603,008.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,008.65/817.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.57

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