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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.89, 1,218.07 and 483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.89, 1,218.07 and 483.18 is: 724.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.89 : 1,218.07 = 483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.89/1,218.07 = 483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.89x = 1,218.07 × 483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.89x = 588,547.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,547.06/812.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.02

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