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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.16, 1,217.28 and 487.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.16, 1,217.28 and 487.32 is: 730.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.16 : 1,217.28 = 487.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.16/1,217.28 = 487.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.16x = 1,217.28 × 487.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.16x = 593,204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,204.89/812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.40

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