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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.62, 1,218.51 and 483.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.62, 1,218.51 and 483.17 is: 725.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.62 : 1,218.51 = 483.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.62/1,218.51 = 483.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.62x = 1,218.51 × 483.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.62x = 588,741.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,741.38/811.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.39

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