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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.07, 1,227.01 and 484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.07, 1,227.01 and 484.72 is: 727.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.07 : 1,227.01 = 484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.07/1,227.01 = 484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.07x = 1,227.01 × 484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.07x = 594,756.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,756.29/818.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.02

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