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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.08, 1,224.66 and 524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.08, 1,224.66 and 524.20 is: 785.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.08 : 1,224.66 = 524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.08/1,224.66 = 524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.08x = 1,224.66 × 524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.08x = 641,966.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,966.77/817.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.68

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