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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.44, 1,216.78 and 487.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.44, 1,216.78 and 487.09 is: 729.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.44 : 1,216.78 = 487.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.44/1,216.78 = 487.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.44x = 1,216.78 × 487.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.44x = 592,681.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,681.37/812.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.51

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