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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.02, 1,217.90 and 488.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.02, 1,217.90 and 488.21 is: 731.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.02 : 1,217.90 = 488.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.02/1,217.90 = 488.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.02x = 1,217.90 × 488.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.02x = 594,582.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,582.43/813.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.33

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