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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.24, 1,225.41 and 426.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.24, 1,225.41 and 426.27 is: 639.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.24 : 1,225.41 = 426.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.24/1,225.41 = 426.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.24x = 1,225.41 × 426.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.24x = 522,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,355.52/817.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.17

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