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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.35, 1,226.56 and 488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.35, 1,226.56 and 488.04 is: 732.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.35 : 1,226.56 = 488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.35/1,226.56 = 488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.35x = 1,226.56 × 488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.35x = 598,612.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,612.34/817.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.39

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