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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.93, 1,227.98 and 489.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.93, 1,227.98 and 489.48 is: 734.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.93 : 1,227.98 = 489.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.93/1,227.98 = 489.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.93x = 1,227.98 × 489.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.93x = 601,071.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,071.65/817.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.87

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