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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817, 1,225.62 and 487.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817, 1,225.62 and 487.74 is: 731.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817 : 1,225.62 = 487.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817/1,225.62 = 487.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817x = 1,225.62 × 487.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817x = 597,783.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,783.90/817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.68

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