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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.19, 1,225.92 and 452.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.19, 1,225.92 and 452.33 is: 678.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.19 : 1,225.92 = 452.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.19/1,225.92 = 452.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.19x = 1,225.92 × 452.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.19x = 554,520.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,520.39/817.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.57

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