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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.12, 1,226.70 and 654.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.12, 1,226.70 and 654.61 is: 982.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.12 : 1,226.70 = 654.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.12/1,226.70 = 654.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.12x = 1,226.70 × 654.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.12x = 803,010.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,010.09/817.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.73

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