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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.96, 1,217.90 and 487.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.96, 1,217.90 and 487.10 is: 730.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.96 : 1,217.90 = 487.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.96/1,217.90 = 487.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.96x = 1,217.90 × 487.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.96x = 593,239.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,239.09/811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.63

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