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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.20, 1,225.80 and 471.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.20, 1,225.80 and 471.60 is: 707.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.20 : 1,225.80 = 471.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.20/1,225.80 = 471.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.20x = 1,225.80 × 471.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.20x = 578,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,087.28/817.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.40

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