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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.79, 1,225.44 and 488.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.79, 1,225.44 and 488.79 is: 732.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.79 : 1,225.44 = 488.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.79/1,225.44 = 488.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.79x = 1,225.44 × 488.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.79x = 598,982.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,982.82/817.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.45

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