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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.24, 1,228.30 and 603.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.24, 1,228.30 and 603.40 is: 906.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.24 : 1,228.30 = 603.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.24/1,228.30 = 603.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.24x = 1,228.30 × 603.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.24x = 741,156.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,156.22/817.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.90

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