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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.43, 1,216.62 and 488.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.43, 1,216.62 and 488.03 is: 730.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.43 : 1,216.62 = 488.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.43/1,216.62 = 488.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.43x = 1,216.62 × 488.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.43x = 593,740.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,740.98/812.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.82

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