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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.12, 1,225.26 and 487.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.12, 1,225.26 and 487.67 is: 732.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.12 : 1,225.26 = 487.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.12/1,225.26 = 487.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.12x = 1,225.26 × 487.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.12x = 597,516.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,516.42/816.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.14

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