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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.30, 1,215.65 and 487.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.30, 1,215.65 and 487.90 is: 730.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.30 : 1,215.65 = 487.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.30/1,215.65 = 487.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.30x = 1,215.65 × 487.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.30x = 593,115.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,115.64/812.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.17

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