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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.27, 1,219.77 and 489.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.27, 1,219.77 and 489.46 is: 733.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.27 : 1,219.77 = 489.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.27/1,219.77 = 489.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.27x = 1,219.77 × 489.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.27x = 597,022.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,022.53/814.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.20

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