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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.70, 1,218.66 and 488.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.70, 1,218.66 and 488.35 is: 731.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.70 : 1,218.66 = 488.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.70/1,218.66 = 488.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.70x = 1,218.66 × 488.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.70x = 595,132.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,132.61/813.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.39

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