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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.26, 1,225.52 and 488.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.26, 1,225.52 and 488.34 is: 732.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.26 : 1,225.52 = 488.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.26/1,225.52 = 488.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.26x = 1,225.52 × 488.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.26x = 598,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,470.44/817.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.29

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