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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.22, 1,217.10 and 482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.22, 1,217.10 and 482.10 is: 723.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.22 : 1,217.10 = 482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.22/1,217.10 = 482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.22x = 1,217.10 × 482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.22x = 586,763.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,763.91/811.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.31

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