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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.10, 1,217.49 and 488.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.10, 1,217.49 and 488.02 is: 730.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.10 : 1,217.49 = 488.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.10/1,217.49 = 488.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.10x = 1,217.49 × 488.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.10x = 594,159.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,159.47/813.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.73

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