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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.93, 1,224.98 and 487.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.93, 1,224.98 and 487.48 is: 731.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.93 : 1,224.98 = 487.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.93/1,224.98 = 487.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.93x = 1,224.98 × 487.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.93x = 597,149.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,149.58/815.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.86

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