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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.61, 1,219.23 and 483.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.61, 1,219.23 and 483.74 is: 725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.61 : 1,219.23 = 483.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.61/1,219.23 = 483.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.61x = 1,219.23 × 483.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.61x = 589,791.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,791.55/812.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.80

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