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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.13, 1,227.24 and 783.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.13, 1,227.24 and 783.86 is: 1,177.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.13 : 1,227.24 = 783.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.13/1,227.24 = 783.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.13x = 1,227.24 × 783.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.13x = 961,978.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,978.21/817.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.27

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