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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.14, 1,226.34 and 427.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.14, 1,226.34 and 427.23 is: 641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.14 : 1,226.34 = 427.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.14/1,226.34 = 427.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.14x = 1,226.34 × 427.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.14x = 523,929.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,929.24/817.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.17

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