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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.03, 1,218.24 and 489.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.03, 1,218.24 and 489.51 is: 734.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.03 : 1,218.24 = 489.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.03/1,218.24 = 489.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.03x = 1,218.24 × 489.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.03x = 596,340.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,340.66/812.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.39

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