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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.87, 1,216.61 and 486.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.87, 1,216.61 and 486.47 is: 729.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.87 : 1,216.61 = 486.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.87/1,216.61 = 486.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.87x = 1,216.61 × 486.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.87x = 591,844.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,844.27/810.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.89

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