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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.96, 1,217.92 and 487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.96, 1,217.92 and 487.08 is: 730.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.96 : 1,217.92 = 487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.96/1,217.92 = 487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.96x = 1,217.92 × 487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.96x = 593,224.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,224.47/811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.61

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