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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.68, 1,225.24 and 474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.68, 1,225.24 and 474.44 is: 711.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.68 : 1,225.24 = 474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.68/1,225.24 = 474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.68x = 1,225.24 × 474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.68x = 581,302.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,302.87/816.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.79

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