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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.14, 1,222.64 and 486.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.14, 1,222.64 and 486.86 is: 728.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.14 : 1,222.64 = 486.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.14/1,222.64 = 486.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.14x = 1,222.64 × 486.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.14x = 595,254.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,254.51/817.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.46

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