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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.89, 1,221.09 and 484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.89, 1,221.09 and 484.76 is: 727.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.89 : 1,221.09 = 484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.89/1,221.09 = 484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.89x = 1,221.09 × 484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.89x = 591,936.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,936.12/813.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.29

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