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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.41, 1,213.92 and 485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.41, 1,213.92 and 485.60 is: 727.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.41 : 1,213.92 = 485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.41/1,213.92 = 485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.41x = 1,213.92 × 485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.41x = 589,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,473.48/810.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.38

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