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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.58, 1,226.09 and 488.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.58, 1,226.09 and 488.63 is: 732.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.58 : 1,226.09 = 488.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.58/1,226.09 = 488.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.58x = 1,226.09 × 488.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.58x = 599,095.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,095.78/817.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.77

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