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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.27, 1,217.18 and 488.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.27, 1,217.18 and 488.87 is: 731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.27 : 1,217.18 = 488.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.27/1,217.18 = 488.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.27x = 1,217.18 × 488.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.27x = 595,034.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,034.26/813.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.66

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