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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.07, 1,217.57 and 479.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.07, 1,217.57 and 479.72 is: 717.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.07 : 1,217.57 = 479.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.07/1,217.57 = 479.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.07x = 1,217.57 × 479.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.07x = 584,094.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,094.40/814.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.50

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