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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.04, 1,225.56 and 528.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.04, 1,225.56 and 528.68 is: 793.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.04 : 1,225.56 = 528.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.04/1,225.56 = 528.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.04x = 1,225.56 × 528.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.04x = 647,929.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,929.06/817.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.02

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