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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.06, 1,222.77 and 504.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.06, 1,222.77 and 504.59 is: 755.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.06 : 1,222.77 = 504.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.06/1,222.77 = 504.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.06x = 1,222.77 × 504.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.06x = 616,997.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,997.51/817.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.14

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