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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.22, 1,223.63 and 651.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.22, 1,223.63 and 651.91 is: 976.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.22 : 1,223.63 = 651.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.22/1,223.63 = 651.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.22x = 1,223.63 × 651.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.22x = 797,693.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,693.45/817.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.10

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