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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.90, 1,225.56 and 488.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.90, 1,225.56 and 488.20 is: 731.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.90 : 1,225.56 = 488.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.90/1,225.56 = 488.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.90x = 1,225.56 × 488.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.90x = 598,318.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,318.39/817.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.53

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