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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.13, 1,224.77 and 492.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.13, 1,224.77 and 492.51 is: 737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.13 : 1,224.77 = 492.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.13/1,224.77 = 492.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.13x = 1,224.77 × 492.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.13x = 603,209.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,209.01/818.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.30

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