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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.95, 1,220.74 and 484.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.95, 1,220.74 and 484.87 is: 726.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.95 : 1,220.74 = 484.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.95/1,220.74 = 484.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.95x = 1,220.74 × 484.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.95x = 591,900.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,900.20/814.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.30

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