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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.07, 1,225.51 and 483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.07, 1,225.51 and 483.72 is: 725.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.07 : 1,225.51 = 483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.07/1,225.51 = 483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.07x = 1,225.51 × 483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.07x = 592,800.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,800.35/817.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.52

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