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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.02, 1,220.54 and 672.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.02, 1,220.54 and 672.84 is: 1,005.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.02 : 1,220.54 = 672.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.02/1,220.54 = 672.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.02x = 1,220.54 × 672.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.02x = 821,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,224.77/817.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.15

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