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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.73, 1,212.76 and 484.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.73, 1,212.76 and 484.41 is: 725.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.73 : 1,212.76 = 484.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.73/1,212.76 = 484.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.73x = 1,212.76 × 484.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.73x = 587,473.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,473.07/809.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.52

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