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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.84, 1,227.29 and 488.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.84, 1,227.29 and 488.53 is: 733.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.84 : 1,227.29 = 488.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.84/1,227.29 = 488.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.84x = 1,227.29 × 488.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.84x = 599,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,571.66/817.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.12

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