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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.09, 1,226.09 and 451.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.09, 1,226.09 and 451.83 is: 677.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.09 : 1,226.09 = 451.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.09/1,226.09 = 451.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.09x = 1,226.09 × 451.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.09x = 553,980.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,980.53/817.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.99

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