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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.36, 1,216.86 and 486.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.36, 1,216.86 and 486.64 is: 729.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.36 : 1,216.86 = 486.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.36/1,216.86 = 486.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.36x = 1,216.86 × 486.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.36x = 592,172.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,172.75/811.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.85

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