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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.48, 1,220.50 and 489.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.48, 1,220.50 and 489.50 is: 733.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.48 : 1,220.50 = 489.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.48/1,220.50 = 489.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.48x = 1,220.50 × 489.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.48x = 597,434.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,434.75/814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.52

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