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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.24, 1,224.90 and 452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.24, 1,224.90 and 452.20 is: 677.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.24 : 1,224.90 = 452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.24/1,224.90 = 452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.24x = 1,224.90 × 452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.24x = 553,899.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,899.78/817.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.77

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