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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.05, 1,225.28 and 426.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.05, 1,225.28 and 426.74 is: 639.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.05 : 1,225.28 = 426.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.05/1,225.28 = 426.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.05x = 1,225.28 × 426.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.05x = 522,867.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,867.73/817.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.95

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