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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.84, 1,224.65 and 451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.84, 1,224.65 and 451.52 is: 677.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.84 : 1,224.65 = 451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.84/1,224.65 = 451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.84x = 1,224.65 × 451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.84x = 552,948.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,948.97/815.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.77

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