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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.73, 1,229.51 and 491.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.73, 1,229.51 and 491.46 is: 735.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.73 : 1,229.51 = 491.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.73/1,229.51 = 491.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.73x = 1,229.51 × 491.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.73x = 604,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,251.60/821.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.34

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