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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.24, 1,224.78 and 470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.24, 1,224.78 and 470.56 is: 705.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.24 : 1,224.78 = 470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.24/1,224.78 = 470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.24x = 1,224.78 × 470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.24x = 576,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,332.48/817.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.22

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