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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.76, 1,214.64 and 484.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.76, 1,214.64 and 484.86 is: 727.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.76 : 1,214.64 = 484.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.76/1,214.64 = 484.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.76x = 1,214.64 × 484.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.76x = 588,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,930.35/809.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.29

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