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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.19, 1,300.79 and 484.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.19, 1,300.79 and 484.87 is: 727.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.19 : 1,300.79 = 484.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.19/1,300.79 = 484.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.19x = 1,300.79 × 484.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.19x = 630,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,711.62/867.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.31

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