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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.48, 1,217.99 and 652.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.48, 1,217.99 and 652.67 is: 974.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.48 : 1,217.99 = 652.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.48/1,217.99 = 652.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.48x = 1,217.99 × 652.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.48x = 794,936.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,936.18/815.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.81

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