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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.02, 1,225.14 and 492.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.02, 1,225.14 and 492.67 is: 737.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.02 : 1,225.14 = 492.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.02/1,225.14 = 492.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.02x = 1,225.14 × 492.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.02x = 603,589.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,589.72/818.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.87

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