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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.82, 1,226.79 and 490.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.82, 1,226.79 and 490.99 is: 736.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.82 : 1,226.79 = 490.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.82/1,226.79 = 490.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.82x = 1,226.79 × 490.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.82x = 602,341.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,341.62/817.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.52

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