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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.98, 1,213.14 and 484.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.98, 1,213.14 and 484.66 is: 725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.98 : 1,213.14 = 484.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.98/1,213.14 = 484.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.98x = 1,213.14 × 484.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.98x = 587,960.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,960.43/809.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.90

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