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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.36, 1,225.08 and 488.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.36, 1,225.08 and 488.56 is: 732.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.36 : 1,225.08 = 488.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.36/1,225.08 = 488.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.36x = 1,225.08 × 488.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.36x = 598,525.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,525.08/817.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.27

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