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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.55, 1,216.99 and 487.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.55, 1,216.99 and 487.23 is: 729.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.55 : 1,216.99 = 487.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.55/1,216.99 = 487.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.55x = 1,216.99 × 487.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.55x = 592,946.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,946.73/812.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.74

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