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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.64, 1,217.64 and 487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.64, 1,217.64 and 487.20 is: 730.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.64 : 1,217.64 = 487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.64/1,217.64 = 487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.64x = 1,217.64 × 487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.64x = 593,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,234.21/812.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.01

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