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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.73, 1,214.26 and 485.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.73, 1,214.26 and 485.41 is: 727.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.73 : 1,214.26 = 485.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.73/1,214.26 = 485.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.73x = 1,214.26 × 485.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.73x = 589,413.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,413.95/810.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.02

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