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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.74, 1,217.25 and 487.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.74, 1,217.25 and 487.42 is: 730.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.74 : 1,217.25 = 487.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.74/1,217.25 = 487.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.74x = 1,217.25 × 487.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.74x = 593,312.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,312.00/812.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.01

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