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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.58, 1,218.24 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.58, 1,218.24 and 488.16 is: 731.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.58 : 1,218.24 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.58/1,218.24 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.58x = 1,218.24 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.58x = 594,696.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,696.04/812.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.86

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