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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.16, 1,223.22 and 700.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.16, 1,223.22 and 700.52 is: 1,048.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.16 : 1,223.22 = 700.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.16/1,223.22 = 700.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.16x = 1,223.22 × 700.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.16x = 856,890.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,890.07/817.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.62

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