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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.73, 1,217.26 and 487.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.73, 1,217.26 and 487.41 is: 730.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.73 : 1,217.26 = 487.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.73/1,217.26 = 487.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.73x = 1,217.26 × 487.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.73x = 593,304.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,304.70/812.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.01

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