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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.78, 1,221.72 and 485.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.78, 1,221.72 and 485.83 is: 728.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.78 : 1,221.72 = 485.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.78/1,221.72 = 485.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.78x = 1,221.72 × 485.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.78x = 593,548.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,548.23/814.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.48

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