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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817, 1,125.48 and 620.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817, 1,125.48 and 620.32 is: 854.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817 : 1,125.48 = 620.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817/1,125.48 = 620.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817x = 1,125.48 × 620.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817x = 698,157.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,157.75/817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.54

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