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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.86, 1,218.12 and 483.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.86, 1,218.12 and 483.94 is: 725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.86 : 1,218.12 = 483.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.86/1,218.12 = 483.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.86x = 1,218.12 × 483.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.86x = 589,496.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,496.99/812.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.21

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