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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.19, 1,225.73 and 662.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.19, 1,225.73 and 662.38 is: 993.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.19 : 1,225.73 = 662.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.19/1,225.73 = 662.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.19x = 1,225.73 × 662.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.19x = 811,897.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,897.63/817.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.53

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